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Everyone has freedom to follow and practice any religion: Acharya

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nAGAlAnD HeAltH sector in sHAMBles? 20 PILs filed by HRLN allege utter neglect and rampant corruption in the Nagaland Government health sector Morung Express news Kohima | November 29

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Travel, food & lodging expenses, beverage expenses...sigh! Hornbill festival is not for people living outside the tourists’ village.

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Health-care services in Nagaland seems more of a hazard than a basic need, going by the Nagaland scenario unearthed by the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN), Nagaland Chapter. After undertaking a number of fact finding missions, HRLNNagaland Chapter has filed 20 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) relating to the status of women’s reproductive health in Nagaland, registrations on births and deaths, Nagaland government’s failure to provide basic health facilities in districts and villages, misappropriation of over Rs 62 crores in the health sector under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). As on November 27, 2015, HRLN had filed 20 PILs against the Government of Nagaland and the Health and Family Welfare Department in particular. This was informed by HRLN members during a press conference held today at its office in Kohima. Maternal deaths and questionable figures Asserting that maternal

deaths in Nagaland is a serious issue, the HRLN cited a PIL which they had filed against Nagaland Government before the Gauhati High Court, wherein a 40 year old woman in a Southern Angami village died “due to poor implementation of government maternal health schemes, absence of ante-natal care, a broken referral system and substandard medical treatment during delivery.” The deceased woman who left behind 5 children was taken to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) during delivery on March 1, 2015 where she gave birth to a baby girl around 11 pm. Three nurses were present to assist her. There was no Doctor. After delivery, the woman complained of backache and stomach-ache. The nurses without first establishing her actual health status administered injection and capsules for gastritis after which the woman’s health deteriorated. She died the next morning. Another PIL was filed against the Government’s failure to implement citizen’s rights to health and treatment while highlighting the alarming figures of infant and maternal mortality. From 2012-2014, there were 164 infant deaths while

there were 46 maternal deaths from 2012-2015 in Nagaland. An RTI reply dated May 26, 2015 revealed that there were 36 infant deaths and 2 maternal deaths in Phek district between the years 2012- 2014. However, HRLN stated that the latest RTI report indicates that “we are not seeing the right figure.” From 2010 till date, from Dimapur District Hospital alone there were 12 maternal deaths and 251 infant deaths. “They are showing us skewed figures of infant deaths and maternal deaths,” said Rosemary Dzüvichü, coordinator of HRLN while alleging that officials may be fabricating facts. Failure to provide basic health facilities Under the Indian Public Health Standard (IPHS), even a Community Health Centre (CHC) should have one Surgeon, one Gynecologist, Medical Officer, one AYUSH Doctor, Pharmacist, ten nurses etc. In a despondent scenario, most of the requisite medical team as well as basic amenities like beds, medicines, water are missing in most CHCs in Nagaland. The HRLN have filed 12 PILs after fact-finding undertakings in

towns and villages of Kiphire, Peren, Phek, Zunheboto and Kohima. “IPHS states clearly how many doctors should be in district hospitals, PHCs, CHCs. And until and unless we follow this (IPHS guidelines), we cannot cope up with the deaths and tragedies that are happening,” HRLN members said. One PIL was filed against the Zunheboto District Hospital highlighting the lack of adequate manpower and no medical specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmologists. One Medical Superintendent of the hospital has been absent for the past 2 years. Kiphire District Hospital does not have a technician to operate X-Ray equipment, no blood bank refrigerator, no morgue room. The PIL also mentions that the Medical Superintendent and two senior Medical Officers posted in the district visit the hospital only for meetings and to attend important government programs. No action has been taken to improve the environment of the hospital despite a number of representations and memorandums submitted to the State government by concerned organizations.

Further, even though the hospital has an ambulance, there is no driver. This has led to life threatening situation when women going for delivery have to look for a driver first, the HRLN members pointed out. The deplorable road condition has also led to maternal deaths, they added. Allegations of misappropriation of NRHM funds A PIL case was also filed based on a report by Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) on the alleged embezzlement of Rs 62 crore in the health sector under NRHM Nagaland in 2012. The HRLN alleged that the whole health sector in Nagaland is in shambles because “money is being used as pocket money by health officials and money meant for community monitoring are misused.” Moreover, the trend of “Doctors doing business, people becoming suppliers, contractors as suppliers” has degenerated the health sector Nagaland, they added. Bringing an instance on the misuse of funds by authorities, HRLN said an official withdrew Rs 5 lakh to do a community monitoring in Peren which is a huge contrast to a Medical team

travelling all the way to Mon and spending only Rs 58 000 on travel, food, medicines etc. In an RTI reply, HRLN learnt that many officials were taking pocket money from the NRHM fund. Citing another instance, the HRLN mentioned of a case of withdrawing Rs 22 lakhs to do a field study on Nagaland. It may be mentioned that the PIL on embezzlement has been moved to the Supreme Court after the Kohima Bench Gauhati High Court ruled that “there was no need for the CBI to come in.” HRLN members lamented the “disappointing verdict.” Other PILs filed in relation to apathy of health services include Birth and Death Registration where HRLN is seeking establishments of registration camps and door to door drives with low registration, notification to village councils, health workers, educators in villages for authorizing birth certificates etc. In their petitions, the HRLN have further asked for information on malnutrition, lack of health services, lack of referral transport, medical care and also demanded remedial measures for better health facilities following the IPHS guidelines.

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Beginning of new friendship BJP Govt in for tough week in A passion to serve from the heart between Nagas and Japanese: CM Parliament over ‘intolerance’ our Correspondent Kohima | November 29

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To further strengthen the reconciliation between the Japanese and the Nagas, Chief Minister TR Zeliang today said it should not be the end of the process, but the beginning of a new friendship as well as partnership between the two peoples. “Japan is far advanced technologically and Nagaland could benefit tremendously if we can develop partnership in economic development,” he said while sharing greetings at the concluding day of Naga-Japan Christian Reconciliation & Revival Summit here in Kohima. “You (Japan) can give us modern technology and developmental assistance. In return, we will give you Naga King chilli,

whose medical properties even the Indian Prime Minister has vouched! We can also provide you English teachers and singers, in which our youths excel,” Zeliang said. However, in this exchange, he noted that the Japanese, being much more advanced than Nagas, may have to give more than we can give in return. The chief minister thanked the All Japan Revival Mission (AJRM) for undertaking the great mission of reconciliation and revival in many countries, and for having included Kohima in their mission. He felt that AJRM had got their priorities right; in their stand that “reconciliation must precede revival.” Zeliang was hopeful that the people of Nagaland will be truly revived and be blessed through this reconciliation and revival summit. The chief minister also maintained that during World War II, in the battle of Kohima, the Japanese and the Nagas fought each

other as the Nagas were under the British rule at that time. “We read about acts of atrocities, or war crimes being committed in some quarters during the Second World War. However, as far as the battle of Kohima is concerned, we have not heard of any war crimes, or any atrocities on Naga civilians or prisoners of war. In my opinion, the Nagas and Japanese never had any real animosity, or lingering issues of grievances or misunderstandings,” he said. Reflecting from a Christian perspective, Zeliang also observed that there was need for reconciliation among fellow humans on daily basis. “Because when we entertain any grievance against anyone, or when anyone has any grievance against us, it stands in the way of worshipping God in truth and spirit,” he surmised. Rev Jun Takimoto, senior pastor, Shinshiro Church, Aichi, Japan delivered a message.

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 29 (PTI): The government is bracing up for a tough week in Parliament from Monday, with opposition parties giving a number of notices in both Houses seeking a debate on ‘intolerance’ in society and action against some ministers for their alleged provocative remarks. Congress and JD-U have given notices in Rajya Sabha to discuss the issue after suspension of business under Rule 267, while in Lok Sabha Congress and CPI-M have submitted notices for a debate under rule 193, which does not entail voting or require suspension of business. In Lok Sabha, the matter has been listed for Monday, while in Rajya Sabha, it can happen any day in the week. The first two days of the session that began on November 26 were functional as parties did not want to be seen blocking a discussion on the Constitution on the occasion of Ambedkar’s anniversary even though the opposition attacked the government over alleged rise in intolerance and communal violence.

“The real confrontation will be there this week when the government brings its legislative agenda on the table. Congress, JD-U, CPI-M, CPI and Trinamool Congress have given separate notices to seek a discussion with and without voting, pass a resolution by the House and seek action against ministers making provocative speeches. The Congress’ notice has been moved by Deputy Leader of Opposition in the House Anand Sharma and the party plans to attack the government over alleged “orchestrated campaign to create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation” and also raise issues like returning of awards by celebrated writers and others from the intelligentsia. The notice by Sharma, which also seeks passing of a resolution by the House, condemns the “assault on the freedom of expression”. JD-U general secretary K C Tyagi has given a separate notice under Rule 267 to discuss the issue and the party has decided to seek the resignation of five Union Ministers over their alleged provocative remarks.

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DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 29 (MExN): All Nagaland College Students Union (ANCSU) warned on Sunday that the Nagaland Statehood day and kick off of Hornbill festival would be greeted with wide protest by students if the Nagaland State government fails to disburse pending scholarships to the eligible students. With the State government still not forthcoming over the issue, the All Nagaland College Students Union (ANCSU) informed that it will begin its 3rd phase agitation from December 1 onwards. A press statement from the apex college students’ union maintained that it has been agitating against the Nagaland gov-

A poster pasted by college students accuses the nagaland government of being a thief. Despite protests, appeals and requests made by All nagaland College students union (AnCsu) for the release of all scholarships, the nagaland government continues to be a quiet spectator.

ernment since November 20 (1st phase) demanding release of the remaining pending scholarships. Following the 1st phase agita-

tion, state merit scholarship and research scholarship to 7217 eligible students were released. However, due to non release of 10% state

matching share amounting to Rs 270.33 lakhs, 3615 eligible students were still being deprived of their scholarships. The Central government released its 90% share early in February; representatives of the students’ union had recently revealed. In this connection, ANCSU has informed all college students to gather at its office at 9am on December 1 to kick off its 3rd phase agitation, if the State government has not disbursed the pending scholarships by then. Just recently, on November 23, ANCSU initiated its 2nd phase agitation in the form of poster campaign to register its resentment with the government. The 1st phase agitation was launched on November 20 by wearing black badges by college students across the State. The students are protesting against nonrelease of post -matric scholarship for 3,615 eligible students.

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nK Keny receiving the Best PlV award from Prime Minister narendra Modi on november 9.

NK Keny, an unassuming Para Legal Volunteer from Nagaland is the recipient of the ‘Best PLV’ award Morung Express news Dimapur | November 29

“For me this is a beginning… a challenge,” is the words of conviction from NK Keny, the Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) from Nagaland, who recently was declared the Best PLV in the entire country for 2014-15. This 49 year-old woman also won the rare distinction of winning the Best Zonal PLV from the north-east at the annual awards ceremony organised by the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) on the occasion of Legal Services Day on November 9. Keny received the awards from the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. She was selected from a pool of 18263 PLVs from around the country for the national award. “I will not rest on my laurels. To me the award is a call… a challenge to commit and dedicate more to my work. The best award will be when it comes from above,” Keny said while interacting with media persons today at the DDLSA front office, District & Session Court, Dimapur. Keny described her work as more a calling than a job. “Being a social worker, I have to serve the people in need,” she said. Working behind the media glare for years as a social activist, Keny is a known face in the NGO circuit of Nagaland. She works for the rights of the downtrodden, particularly marginalised women and children. She was enlisted as a PLV in 2012 attached to the Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA). For the information of all concerned, Para Legal Volunteers is an outreach programme of the NLSA, the objective of which is to reach out to people, who have little or no access to justice. PLVs are not legal professionals but are persons recruited and trained from amongst the community to act as intermediaries between the people and the legal services institutions. The main duties of PLVs include creating legal

awareness, while rendering service in legal clinics, besides assisting people in correctional facilities. They also function as facilitators between people, who require legal aid, and legal institutions. As a young school girl, Keny recalled how she got involved in doing voluntary social services to which she remains committed till today. Her aspiration to serve the unknowns people in need resulted in ‘Love Care Home’, a facility for the underprivileged, which she runs at Darogapathar, Dimapur. “I don’t want to call it an orphanage. It is a home for the needy,” she said of the facility which has the distinction of functioning without any major financial assistance. As a PLV, Keny has reunited missing children to their families, reported cases of rape and domestic violence to the DDLSA and rescued children employed as under-age labour. She has also being sensitising law enforcement personnel in dealing with sex workers. She was also appreciative of the Women Cell, Dimapur which she described as being cooperative. Among her many other noted social services include the case of a widow, whom Keny helped regain pension papers. On the barriers faced in the line of her work, she said Naga customary law has been a major challenge, which often comes into conflict with constitutional law. “But as a Naga I respect it and it has not deterred me to fight for the rights of women and children in need,” she added. District & Session Judge, Dimapur and chairman of the DDLSA, Neiko Kanuo said, “People like Keny, who has been tirelessly working for the downtrodden… it is worth making her achievement let known.” Limasenla, DDLSA panel advocate, described Keny as a person whose passion to serve comes from the heart. According to her, Keny has never put up a bill for expenses incurred as a PLV while assisting people. For Keny, her duty is a challenge to be overcome. “I challenge other PLV volunteers like me to live up to the goals of the PLV programme,” she expressed. In Dimapur, there are around 30 PLVs attached to the DDLSA.

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Author of ‘Farthest Field’ will read from his book, interact with audience

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Kohima, November 29 (mexN): This year, the fifth edition of the Hornbill Literature Festival, which is part of the annual Hornbill Festival, will commemorate the Battle of Kohima and Imphal during World War II in 1944 on December 2. On the occasion, the State Department of Art & Culture in association with the Nagaland Adventure and Motor Sports Association will organise a WWII Peace Rally from Dimapur to Kohima. The rally will start from Dimapur and reach Kohima on December 2. The closing ceremony will be held at the premises of the Second World War Museum, Kisama, at 1:00 pm on December 2 in the presence of Eshak Konyak, Parliamentary Secretary, Art & Culture and Apok Jamir, Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism. Also present on the occasion will be eminent writer Raghu Karnad, the author of ‘Farthest Field: An Indian Story of the Second World War’, which narrates the story of a single family, India’s contribution to the World War II, which has often been concealed. In the spirit of commemorating Indian and Regional contribution to the WWII, Karnad’s book will have a Nagaland launch by Parliamentary Secretary Eshak Konyak. This will be followed by the felicitation of the winners of the WW II Peace Rally. Different categories, such as most original vehicle, best dressed unit, best women unit, best weaponry, best disciplined unit, will be honoured. The event will conclude with an interaction/ informal discussion with Rahgu Karnad and informal book signing by the author. Limited copies of the book will be available to purchase at the venue. Speaking about the event Chubala, Dy Director of Department of Art & Culture, said the two events have been merged this year so as to have an appeal to a broader

audience. The battles of Kohima and Imphal during the WWII, where the British forces defeated the Japanese army, were voted the winner of a contest run by the National Army Museum in Great Britain to identify ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’. The battles of Imphal and Kohima saw the British and Indian forces, under the overall command of Lieutenant-General William Slim, repel the Japanese invasion of India and helped turned the tide of the war in the Far East, said a press release received here. The Battle of Imphal took place from March until July 1944. Japanese armies attempted to destroy the Allied forces at Imphal and invade India, but were driven back into Burma with heavy losses. Together with the simultaneous Battle of Kohima on the road by which the encircled Allied forces at Imphal were relieved, the battle was the turning point of the Burma Campaign, part of the South-East Asian Theatre of the Second World War. The defeat at Kohima and Imphal was the largest defeat to that date in Japanese history. The Battle of Kohima was fought in three stages from April 4 to June 22, 1944. The battle ended on 22 June when British and Indian troops from Kohima and Imphal met at Milestone 109, ending the siege of Imphal. Karnad’s book tells the lost epic of India’s war, in which the largest volunteer army in history fought for the British Empire, even as its countrymen fought to be free of it. It carries us from Madras to Peshawar, Egypt to Burma – unfolding the saga of a young family amazed by their swiftly changing world, and swept up in its violence. Raghu Karnad was born in Mumbai in 1983, and studied political science at Swarthmore College, PA, and at Oxford. In New Delhi, he worked for two national newsweeklies, Outlook and Tehelka, writing articles that won many prizes, including the European Commission’s Lorenzo Natali Award, the Every Human Has Rights Award, and the Press Institute of India Prize for Reporting on Conflict.

Timber unions to form core committee

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Dimapur | November 29

The annual meeting-cumpicnic of Phek District Timber Association (PDTA) in collaboration with Nagaland Timber Traders’ Union (NTTU) was held on November 28 at TL Angami Park, with prominent businessman Mahesh Kotija as the chief guest The event was also attended by presidents and representatives from other timber traders and farmers unions including Nagaland Tree Farmers & Traders Forum (NTFTF), Timber Traders Welfare Union (TTWU), Chumukedima Timber Traders Association (CTTA), timber traders and farmers from Meluri and Ukhrul districts

During the discussion hour led by NTTU general secretary, Alem Pongener, representatives of the various timber unions present shared their views and concerns relating to welfare of timber traders and farmers business community and resolved to form a core committee spearheaded by NTTU to address issue relating to timber business. The house also resolved to undertake a mass tree plantation drive next year in all timber yielding districts as part of afforestation drive. It also entrusted the core committee to deal with issues relating taxation from the Naga political groups and at various check gates. The meeting

pheK, November 29 (mexN): The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU), Phek unit has extended support to the NCSU Central president and his team of executives on the decision to pursue for break-up of the Dimapur-Kohima four-lane (NH) in order to accommodate local contractors, which was endorsed during NCSU general meeting at Central Office, Kohima on November 12. The Phek unit appreciated the negotiations with the Central government for the privileges and benefits of Nagaland regional contractors. This was stated in a press release issued by NCSU, Phek district president Kuzhosheyi Alex.

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Kohima | November 29

Governor of Nagaland & Assam PB Acharya today stated that people should uphold their culture, tradition and language in order to maintain their own identity. He maintained that every tribe has freedom to speak their own languages and the respective tribal organisations should work towards protecting and preserving their language, culture and tradition as those are their identity. Speaking at the silver jubilee celebration of North East Region Service Nepali Association (NERSNA) at State Academy Hall here, the Governor added India is a secular, pluralistic and a democratic country and therefore everyone

Governor PB Acharya with his wife and minister Kiyanilie Peseyie (right) releasing the souvenir of NERSNA on November 29. (DIPR Photo)

has freedom to peacefully follow and practice any religion. Further, the governor acknowledged the service of Nepali community, especially their services as soldiers in the army and

paramilitary towards the security and defense of India. “Nepalese are known for their brave deeds and I salute their bravery,” he declared. He also challenged the

the Forest minister for allotment of 10 teak wagons and five moulded beat wagons for the present quarterly. Further, the house resolved that only genuine timber traders would be allowed to prepare working schemes. Earlier the chief guest Mahesh Kotija and NTTU president, Kevise Sogotsu, stressed on the need for cooperation among various timber traders’ unions and buyers for mutual benefit and growth. PDTA president, Sanyi Dukru, delivered the welcome address and PDTA general secretary, Tsote Wezah, chaired the programme. Neingupe Kapfo and Gyate-u Marhu entertained the gathering with special numbers.

Nepali community to provide proper education to their children and also give equal opportunity and respect to girl child and women. “Education is the basic requirement for progress of

a society,” he added. Minister for social welfare & parliamentary affairs, Kiyanilie Peseyie, who was the guest of honour, called upon the Nepali community to maintain unity, saying everything is possible through unity. He also urged the gathering to work for peaceful environment. D i m a p u r G o rk h a Union chairman Kumar Subba also complimented NERSNA for attaining 25 years and encouraged them to work in unison for the welfare and progress of the society. Earlier, organizing committee convenor Dilip Ghimire delivered welcome address, Maniram Ale presented the presidential address, while Lalmani Bhusal proposed vote of thanks.

Jubilee is a time of reconciliation: Azo Our Correspondent Phek | November 29

Former minister Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA from 19th Phek A/C has stated that jubilee is a time for reconciliation in its true spirits and also a time to forgive and forget the past. Gracing the silver jubilee celebration of Tizu Area Public Welfare Organization (TAPWO) at Khuza, near Phek town on Friday last, he said as Christians “we are duty bound to live in the principles of true Christians. The biblical form of reconciliation is I believe the Prodigal Son’s story, and so today this 25 years of Tizu Area Public Welfare Organization also should be celebrated in the same manner, to first reconcile among brothers families, friends our neighboring villages and so and so forth, and also to forgive and forget the past and allow bygones to be bygones.” As younger generation, he urged to be positive of past mistakes and take corrective measures and work towards unity of the Nagas and approach reconciliation in its true spirits, be it on party, village or national issues or else the very meaning and purpose of reconciliation will be defeated.

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Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu and others during the silver jubilee celebration of TAPWO at Khuza on November 27. (Morung Photo)

Azo further said that the greater threat in our society today is not unemployment, bad economy, freedom, alcoholism, drugs, or ism, but our faith and religion. Citing the recent Paris attack, the attack and atrocities against Christians in India and around the globe, he said “all these are matters of great concern which is confronting us directly or indirectly and is a direct challenge to our religion.”

Maintaining that evil multiplies when good men don't champion what is right, he stated as good Christians and as soldiers of God, “we must fight against these evils that are taking place in our society and in our homes, and the only way to do it to remain steadfast and keep our faith strong.” “This is a time where our faith is going to be tested and so remember, the more important thing is where

Members of Phek District Timber Association along with other invitees at the annual meeting-cum-picnic of PDTA at TL Angami Park, Saturday. Morung Express News and timber buyers. also decided to approach

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we stand in times of challenges and controversies and not where we stand during the time of comfort. Let us not try to compromise these issues for our comfort,” he added. Er. Abija Khing, executive engineer, PWD Phek also graced the occasion as cultural guest, while Phek deputy commissioner Murohu Chotso and Phek Area Public Organization president Vezhehü Vero also shared greetings.

MUN faces resource crunch in addressing drug addiction, alcoholism

The Youth Ministry of Delhi Ao Baptist Church organised a Charity Drive on the evening of November 28 by visiting slum areas in Dhaka and Gopalpur Colony in North Delhi. During the drive, the member distributed blankets, trolleys, clothes and shoes to nearly 100 needy people. The charity drive is conducted every year around this time when the cold winter is felt most severely in Delhi.

More organizations support demand of ENSF

Kiphire, November 29 (mexN): The United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has extended support and co-operation to the demand of the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) to hand over 19 roads under its jurisdiction to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) from the State PWD. The USSC has demanded the authorities to hand over the highway and roads under its jurisdiction to BRO from NPWD as the existing roads under the latter are not providing service as needed by the citizens. USSC Executive Chairman Justin Khatomong in a press release stated that the roads under USSC jurisdiction are NH-202 from Ngoromi to Shamator via Kiphire, Kiphire to Seyochung via Sitimi, Kiphire to Lukhami via Amahator, Kiphire to Pungro, and Chari to Tuensang Meanwhile, Naginimora Town Students’ Union (NTSU) and Kongan Village Students’ Union (KVSU) have also recommended and supported transfer With the advent of festive season, decoration for Christmas of the roads to BRO, particularly the has started in big way across Nagaland. The Thilixu Village roads within its jurisdiction (Mon-NagChurch road in 3rd Mile, Dimapur is seen fully decked with inimora and Zero Point to Tamlu). NTSU president, John Konyak and decorative lighting in the picture. (Morung Photo)

KVSU president, Longau Konyak in a joint press release stated that the recommendation was made in pursuance of the demand of the ENSF and while supporting and standing by the Konyak Students’ Union (KSU)’s demand for transfer of Mon-Naginimora, MonNamtola, Aboi-Longleng, Zero PointTamlu, Tang junction to Aboi road via Chen Town and retention of Mon-Tobu and Mon Longwa road to the BRO. NTSU and KVSU also appealed to the elected member from 42 A/C Wakching to support and pursue the matter with the State government to expedite and facilitate in providing good and all seasoned roads to the people of the region. They further urged Wakching Area Students’ Union (WASU) and all units under WASU to come in support of the demand of KSU and ENSF. The two unions also appealed to the KSU to consider the above mentioned roads on top priority in its fight for justice for good roads. They also assured full cooperation to KSU to abide by whatever directive it endorses at the event the State government fails to pay heed to the plea of the people.

Two arrested with ganja

Kohima, November 29 (mexN): Kohima Police manning Peducha check gate recovered 111 kg of ganja from a Maruti van bearing registration number NL-01T-7914 on November 28 around 10:30 am. The contraband was found concealed inside the vehicle, according to a press release from PRO, Kohima Police. The driver of the vehicle identified as Pouchi Namai (24) of Senapati, Manipur was taken into police custody and a regular case vide Sechü (Zubza) P.S Case No. 0038/2015 U/S 20 (b) (c) NDPS Act was registered against him for further investigation. Meanwhile, at around 11:00 am the same day, 280 kg of ganja was seized from another vehicle (Tata Xenon - AS-01FC-5940) at Peducha check gate. The contraband ganja was found concealed inside a secret compartment of the vehicle particularly designed for transporting contraband ganja, the PRO said. In this connection, the driver of the vehicle identified as Khose Rhi (30) of Chizami, Phek was arrested for possession and transportation of the contraband and a regular case vide Sechü (Zubza) P.S Case No. 0039/2015 U/S 20 (b) (c) NDPS was registered against him for conducting further investigation.

moN, November 29 (Dipr): As part of the interdepartmental tournament, the Officers’ Club of Mon visited the De-addiction Camp organized by the Mon Users’ Network (MUN) at APMC office complex on November 26 and presented gifts and recreation items to the clients in the camp. Sashi, Camp Director and founding member of Mon Users’ Network (MUN), highlighted a brief account of the De-addiction Camp and shared the activities of MUN with the visiting officers. Lauding the Officers’ Club for their concern for the drug addicts and alcoholics, he informed that the main objective of the organization is to contribute voluntary services towards addressing core issues of the society with limited income contributed by the individuals, well-wishers, agencies and NGOs. Sashi informed that he wished to share the issue with the civil societies to minimize the increasing drug addicts and alcoholics in the district and to find ways and means to control the “anti social elements” from the community, but lamented the poor response from the civil societies. He cited that some NGOs, churches, individuals and agencies led by the District Administration have been providing all the basic amenities for the Camp beyond their expectation, but majority of them are yet to respond. He briefed on the medications, prayer program and other recreation activities of the camp and highlighted the grievances and accommodation problem faced by the organization to

run the De-addiction camp smoothly. He also briefed on the organization set up in the district and state level and its financial constraint to render smooth service to the community. Appreciating the yeoman service rendered by the Mon Users Network to transform the lives of the drug addicts and alcoholics, the officers’ team advised and suggested to tie up with appropriate departments and agencies such as the DUDA, Social Welfare, ITI, Medical, etc and other NGOs like World Vision, Turning Point, YASS, etc. to find resources for the camp. The team also advised them to engage in vocational and skilled oriented activities like handicrafts, carpentry to create income generation for the organization. The MUN was established on April 17, 2010 by a group of drugs and alcohol users under the theme “Awakening & Reconciliation”. It has 560 registered members till date and is functioning under the Nagaland Users’ Network. Since then, the organization has been actively organizing and participating in observing international, national and state level events and programmes related to health, HIV/AIDS, drugs, alcoholism, etc in partnership with NGOs and other agencies in the district. Drug, "Kani" users and alcoholics are eligible for its membership. The mission of MUN is to improve the quality of life of the drug addicts, alcoholics, PLWHA and vulnerable women in the district, to provide a sense of belonging and togetherness and to contribute to the society in all possible way.

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'Congress won't have alliance in BPCC (A-N) pursues to strengthen Assam but some understanding' ties between people in border area (Sarma) was a fake Congressman. He is fake BJP now. Till the other day, he spoke many things against BJP. Till the other day he attacked Narendra Modi that in the pipes of Gujarat blood of Muslims flow. But now Modi has become his demi-god. The same man had criticised Sarbananda Sonowal like anything. So, these types of people are joining together," he said. Asked about his retirement plans, Gogoi, who will turn 80 in April next year, said he will continue as long as his health permits. "I don't have any retirement plan. As long I am healthy, so long god gives me healthy life, I will continue," he said. Asked if Congress is facing anti-incumbency after nearly 15 years of rule, Gogoi said some anti-incumbency is there but that will be overcome by the development work his government has done so far. "Some anti-incumbency, yes. But people have seen that Congress has done development. Not like BJP. They promise and backtrack. We might not get 100 per cent success but 70 per cent, 80 per cent at least," he said.

JorhaT, November 29 (mexN): The Border Peace Coordination Committee (Assam-Nagaland) has confirmed that the kidnapping of two men from Morongial Natunmati village in Assam’s Jorhat district on November 20 was not related to NagalandAssam border issue. BPCC (A-N) has expressed regret that “certain section of the society attempted to irritate the sensitive border” in light of the incident. The committee appealed to all not to repeat the same for the sake of people suffering in the border. The two victims, Hopunti Mazhi (55) and Subhas Gowalla (52), appeared before the BPCC (A-N) during its emergency executive meeting held at Darikial village in Jorhat district on November 29. The committee offered financial assistance to both the victims. A press release from Er. Temsu Wathi Ao, coordinator, BPCC (A-N) also informed that the meeting discussed the outcome of BPCC (A-N) goodwill visit on November 19 to Medeluajan under Titabar subdivision in Jorhat district and Mithihe in Bhandari sub-division in Wokha district of Nagaland. The meeting was also attended by few GBs, village council members, and special invitees. The house was also ap-

Arunachal Chetia can be made part of Ulfa peace talks Pradesh gets if he cooperates with probe agencies: Rijiju its 20th district New Delhi, Novem- own willingness to fa- tions can be sorted out. ber 29 (TNN): The gov- cilitate the investigating National interest is more

Inspector Barun Baidya suicide: police register case against two officers

New Delhi, November 29 (PTi): Congress does not favour a Bihartype grand alliance in Assam but is keen on some "understanding" with friendly parties to defeat BJP. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi says Congress is in talks with Badaruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF, which has significant base among State's over 34 per cent Muslim population, but feels the party is "soft" towards BJP. "I am not talking about political alliance. I am talking about some kind of understanding. Not a grand alliance like Bihar. That is not possible in Assam. Because, if we go in for an alliance, we will have to forgo many seats in many areas where we are strong," he told PTI in an interview. The 79-year-old Congress veteran said even though AIUDF was in discussions with the Congress, that party was also in talks with BJP for a secret understanding in the polls likely to be held in April-May 2016. "I don't think there will be any kind of alliance in Assam. BJP is trying. They are talking to even AIUDF. There is no doubt. Not open alliance. Secret understanding. AIUDF is talking to

ITANAGAR , NOVemBeR 29 (TNN): Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki formally declared Siang as the 20th district of the state at Panging on Friday. Addressing a huge gathering, Tuki said the district was created to bring administration closer to the people. "Siang being the youngest child deserves more care from the government and we are committed to providing all support to make it a model district," he said, while appreciating the contributions of education minister Tapang Taloh. Tuki promised to provide sufficient funds for infrastructural development, an official communication said here on Friday. Tuki sanctioned a slew of development packages for the new district, including Rs 25 crore for the district secretariat building, Rs 10 crore for SE (PHED) office, Rs 3 crore for residential buildings, Rs 5 crore for a mini stadium, Rs 2 crore for a school building, Rs 12 crore for Komsing bridge, Rs 5 crore for Peram-Lampang Road, Rs 7 crore for the district hospital, Rs 3 crore for horticulture development and Rs 5 crore for development work in Rumgong. He flagged off a bus service from Pangin to Itanagar and distributed televisions to village elders under his Rural Information Programme. Taking serious note of PDS distribution, Tuki said the state government is taking measures to streamline PDS and provide 35 kg of rice per month at Rs 3 per kilogram for the poorest section of society. Home, power and horticulture minister Tanga Byaling promised to provide sufficient police personnel for the newly created district to maintain law and order. "People should extend full cooperation to the district administration and police in containing crimes and create a conducive atmosphere for development activities in the new district," Byaling added. He also promised to set up the electrical division office at Pangin soon.

us also. If anyone wants to talk, we can talk. If you want to talk, we will talk," he said. Gogoi, who won a third straight term as Chief Minister in the last elections in 2011, said his idea of political understanding means, if someone does not want to vote for Congress, he or she should vote for any party but not the BJP. "I will not say vote for AIUDF or AIUDF will not say vote for Congress. But it is up to them (AIUDF) whether they are interested in us or not. My motto is clear. We will fight BJP tooth and nail," he said. Gogoi claimed that BJP and AIUDF are soft towards each other even though both the parties are ideologically far apart. Asked whether Congress will join hands with once bitter rival AGP for the said political understanding, the Chief Minister remained noncommittal but said the regional party has been very critical towards BJP. "I don't know whether we will have any understanding with AGP. AGP talks strong language against BJP. In many cases more than the AIUDF. But AIUDF is silent on BJP. That's why

ernment is willing to associate deported Ulfa leader Anup Chetia with its ongoing peace process with the extremist outfit and may sort out legal hurdles to ensure his presence at the negotiating table. However, the decision to take him on board shall be a political call and depend on how far Chetia is willing to cooperate with the investigating agencies. Speaking exclusively to TOI, Union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju said the government favours speaking to any insurgent leader who wants to come back to the mainstream and join talks, the only condition being that "he must abjure violence first". When asked about the specific demand of pro-talks faction of Ulfa that Chetia be included in the peace process, Rijiju said the government's stance would be shaped by the deported leader's

there is suspicion. It is a fact also," he said. Asked about the prospects of BJP after Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal's appointment as state unit chief and head of the campaign committee, Gogoi said BJP has no future in Assam and the party is now full of "deserters" and "betrayers" from other parties. "What prospects? No prospects. They are recruiting one after another deserters and betrayers. Some are from Congress, some from AGP. From Congress, some discredited fellows joined them. Some former leaders of AASU and even some former militants," he said. Gogoi said by changing the state unit chief "at the eleventh hour" BJP showed that there is a "crisis" in the party as a captain is not changed at the last moment or a general is changed in the midst of a war. Asked whether the joining of several Congress leaders, including once his most trusted Himanta Biswa Sarma in BJP will affect Congress, he said their switching over to BJP was a "good riddance" for Congress. "No, no. No impact. It was a good riddance. He

agencies. "If he cooperates with the agencies, is positively inclined in terms of supporting the ongoing talks between Ulfa and our interlocutor and favours securing peace in Assam, the government will be very happy to make him part of the talks," said the MoS. He added that the investigating agencies were still conducting the probe against Chetia and would come back to the government in case he communicates his willingness to join the talks. "This is, after all, a political call the government has to take," he stated. Probed on whether the government would consider not contesting Chetia's bail petition as and when it comes up for hearing, Rijiju did not rule out the possibility. "There have been such cases in the past. Legal complica-

important," he said but added that the due process of law would have to be followed. "The objective is clear... to uphold national interest and secure peace. But we cannot forego the legal process. It is for the courts to decide on Chetia's bail (after agencies don't contest it)," said Rijiju. Chetia was deported from Bangladesh earlier this month, nearly 18 years after he was arrested on its soil in a passport forgery case. He is currently in judicial custody in Assam. During a meeting with Union home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi here last week, leaders of the protalks faction of Ulfa lead by chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa had requested the government to associate Chetia with the peace process. Mehrishi assured them that the request would be examined.

agarTala, November 29 (The hiNDu): The police have registered a case of ‘abetment’ against two officers of the paramilitary Tripura State Rifles (TSR) in connection with suicide of Inspector Barun Baidya. One of them — Assistant Commandant Tulamani Chakma — has been shifted from headquarters to a field camp after his name was found in the suicide note of the deceased, sources said on Sunday. InspectorBaidyafiredtwo shots from an AK-47 automatic rifle to end his life inside headquarters of 5th battalion of the TSR at Daluma in south Tripura. The 52-year-old officer who was recipient of the President’s Medal for commendable work explained his position in his personal diary. In his note, Baidya blamed Assistant Commandant Tulamani Chakma and Nayek Subedar (of medical wing of the force) Jhutan Biswas of frequently humiliating and harassing him.

BPCC (A-N) members speaking with the two victims who were kidnapped on November 20.

prised of the review of the constitution of the Committee and the present position of its government registration. Further, the meeting considered the views presented by the representatives of Rankham village in Jorhat and Yajang-C village in Mokokchung district of Nagaland about the misunderstanding between the two villages as appeared in the media months ago. The representatives indicated that the present situation is at ease and they assured that the issue would be set-

tled amicably with the cooperation of their respective villages and sought mediation from the BPCC (A-N), the release added. The house also informed about the threeday trans-border friendly volleyball match (both male and female team) between the neighbouring Naga and Assamese border villages scheduled at Mithihe village under Bhandari sub-division in Wokha on December 17-19. BPCC (A-N) will initiate such activity in the remaining sectors in the coming years to

strengthen love and friendship for peace and coordination between the people of Assam and Nagaland, the release added. BPCC (A-N) has appealed to all citizens to partake in the volleyball match and extend cooperation and thereby strengthen the bond of people from both sides in peace process. BPCC (A-N) is also planning to simultaneously organize a free eye camp in the venue for the benefit of the border people during the friendly volleyball tournament.

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FELICITATION MESSAGE APO would like to congratulate Dr. Neiketou Kiso on his election as the new SAPO President. SAPO is a vital part of APO and SAPO has played a very important role particularly in the Angami Community and also the Naga community as a whole. APO is confident that under the leadership and vision of its new President, SAPO will continue to contribute to the society in making it better in many ways. APO wishes Dr. Neiketou Kiso the new President of SAPO and the new SAPO team all the very best, may God bless you all, may you find success in all that you do and may you be a blessing to all Nagas. Sd/NEISAKHOLIE ZIEPHRU (Information & Publicity Secretary, APO)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ALL SAINTS HR. SEC. SCHOOL PEREN, NAGALAND, with profound gratitude to Almighty God for His abundant blessings upon All Saints Hr. Sec. School, Peren, extend our heartfelt and sincere appreciation and gratitude to all mentioned below for their presence, help, support, service and contribution in cash and kind towards the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the School. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Most Honorable Shri. T. R. Zeliang, Chief Minister, Nagaland and his Lady Wife Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima Honorable PHE Minister – Shri. Tokheho Yepthomi All the officials & dignitaries who accompanied our honorable Chief Minister Alumni speakers, Shri. Peulu Franky Zeliang and Shri. Denis Ilunglung Rev. Sr. Sibi CMC the Provincial Superior of Sanjoe Province Dimapur Shri. Peter Lichamo, DC, Peren and all his administrative officers and staff members Superintendent of Police, Peren and his personnel All the Head of Departments and their staff members under Peren district Rev. Fathers and Sisters who came from near and far Rev. Fr. Kusumkant Toppo, the Manager of All Saints HSS, Sr. Sincy, Sr. Lucia, Sr. Angela, Sr. Melvin MSFS Fathers and CMC Sisters who pioneered and worked in All Saints HSS, Peren Former Headmasters, Principals, Headmistresses The Catholic Communities of St. Paul, Peren town, Peren Village, Poilwa Village and Mpai village Shri. Jimmy Rangkau Shri. Letgong Patrick, All Saints Alumni Association President and his office bearers, advisors, auditors and all the Esteemed Alumni members The conveners and members of the Finance and Construction Committee of Multi Utility Stadium under the Alumni Association of ASHSS, Peren Commandant Assam Rifles, Jalukie and Major Assam Rifles, Peren Commandant 9th IRB, Saijang, Peren Dr. Zieleigai Ndang and family Shri. Leo Ilunglung Those who helped us with the Recovery Van, JCB, Dumper, Vehicles, etc All the head of institutions in Peren All the Church leaders in Peren All the Public Leaders of Peren, Colony Gaon Booras and Chairmen Peren Town The President of Peren Town School Association and members The President of Peren Student Union and members Presidents of NGOs and Associations in Peren town My dear Staff, Students, Parents, and well wishers of ASHSS, Peren All our respected invited guests and dignitaries and those who came All the volunteers, who cooked, served, catered and helped us All the mestris and workers Golden Jubilee Monolith cutters To everyone who supported us, prayed for us and helped us in one way or the other All Saints Hr. Sec. School, Peren thanks you. May God bless you all.

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Dimapur, November 29 (mexN): Business Association of Nagas (BAN) is organizing “BAN Buzz” from December 1-14 at foot bridge, Holy Cross Point, Dimapur for all genuine Naga enterprises to promote their businesses. BAN has informed all genuine Naga enterprises to come forward and be part of it. A press release from Media Cell, BAN informed that the association has been decorating the foot bridge, Holy Cross Point for the last two years and was awarded the “best decoration of the town” for two consecutive years. BAN Buzz has been conceptualized to add more zest and spirit of festivity to the decoration spot, and also to provide opportunity for local entrepreneurs to avail the benefit of the prime place of attraction. This year, BAN will not only decorate and light up the foot bridge, but will also allot spaces, stalls to entrepreneurs for promotion, advertisement and at the same time to enjoy being at the heart of this year’s festive season, the release said. Further, fun activities like the juke box booth will be installed for citizens to send song request and dedication, food stalls and many others. BAN informed that there will be limited stalls with a nominal charge. It further stated that first preference will be given to BAN members and has appealed for cooperation and suggestions for the success of BAN Buzz. The lighting ceremony will be held on December 1 at 6:30 pm. Meanwhile, for registration of stalls and other information, one may contact 9856062758. All BAN members have been requested to be present for the lighting ceremony. While promoting local business and providing services, BAN has appealed all citizens to join hands and make a difference to the town and enrich the lives of others around with the core tenets of Christmas, which is love and peace.

mokokchuNg, November 29 (mexN): A three-member delegation of the Mokokchung Entrepreneurs Consortium (MEC) attended a two-day seminar on business finances organized by the Christian Business Mentors Council (CBMC) India in Bangalore on November 27 and 28, held at the SAIACS CEO Center. A total of 70 delegates from various Christian communities and backgrounds from across the country attended the seminar where renowned experts and professionals trained the delegates. The seminar dubbed Business Finances 3600 was an “essential learning and relearning for the Christian business owners.” Business and debt management, understanding financial statements, legal compliances in business, budgets and management information systems, black money in business, practical aspects of entrepreneurship, funding business, and debt recovery laws were some of the subjects addressed in the seminar. The MEC team lead by its

The three-member delegation of the Mokokchung Entrepreneurs Consortium is seen here with resource persons and mentors of the CBMC India at the SAIACS CEO Center, Bangalore. The three entrepreneurs from Mokokchung were in Bangalore to attend a 2-day business finances seminar.

chairman Tsükti Longkumer expressed immense satisfaction in attending the seminar, saying that the valuable lessons learned here would be of great help back home as one puts it into action in real life scenario. MEC shares a strong relationship with the CBMC since the two entities came to contact last year. Arranged by the CMBC exclusively for the MEC delegates, the three young Naga entrepreneurs from remote Mokokchung are also go-

ing on an “exposure trip” around Bangalore, Madurai and Kodaikanal visiting plantation estates, resorts, food processing and recycling units and other industries that has the potential to be replicated back home. Once back home, MEC is to prepare a “Best Practices for Entrepreneurship in Small Communities” which will be submitted to competent authorities and decision making bodies for necessary perusal.

Telecom, I&B min to use broadcast India may spend $95 billion on railways over 5 yrs: Report airwaves for mobile services New Delhi, November 29 (pTi): The ministries of Telecom and Information and Broadcasting have agreed to use over 200 MHz spectrum earmarked for broadcasting services, the majority of which is with Doordarshan, for advanced mobile services. “Doordarshan may not need entire spectrum between 470-698 MHz. Once ITU decides it to be allocated for mobile services in the Asian region, DoT will pitch for it to be deployed for wireless broadband services,” an official source told PTI. “India has already represented at World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) through DoT to get this band for mobile services,” the official added. The official said the I&B and Telecom ministries have aligned to use this spectrum band for mobile services. “This is first time both ministries smoothly agreed on spectrum. The decision was conveyed to the delegation in ITU on November 24. If we are firm on this band for mobile

services now, the ecosystem will take around 5-8 years to develop,” the official said. Early this year, the spectrum auction of about 380 MHz airwaves across various bands fetched government bids worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a body under the United Nations, coordinates with countries to allocate spectrum for various technologies. However, ITU could not approve usage of this spectrum for advance mobile services as Iran objected to interference in services from Pakistan. Pakistan, in turn, was opposed to its use in India, a member of the India delegation, who did not wish to be named, said. A big chunk of spectrum in 450 MHz band in India is marked for broadcast services, including over 100 MHz spectrum between 585 MHz-698 MHz. Part of this is also being used by other government agencies. Doordarshan has vacated 700 MHz band spectrum, which the government is plan-

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According to World Bank estimates, India’s logistics costs (at around 10-14% of sales) are 2-3 times the best practice benchmark costs, which hurts India’s manufacturing competitiveness, it added. The report cited three key reasons behind the massive decline in the share of the Railways in transporting Indian freight and to some extent, passengers. Budget allocation in rail, at just 20% of roads, is significantly lower than global standards and over 60% of the Railways’ funds are being allocated to projects with a negative rate of return, it added. Passenger fares remain another sticky area. “Passenger fares have moved up just 28% over the last decade versus a 91% increase in freight rates, with passenger losses being compensated by squeezing freight customers. This has resulted in both freight moving over to road and choking internal generation of funds,” the report found out. Commending Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu’s role, the brokerage arm said his focus is on increasing speed of trains rather than burdening an already creaking network and he is taking an “innovative approach to funding”.

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New Delhi, November 29 (pTi): India is expected to spend a whopping USD 95 billion (over Rs 6.34 lakh crore) on ramping up its rail infrastructure, a step that will help in increasing the country’s manufacturing competitiveness, a report says. The Indian Railways suffered in the past due to “underinvestment and poor policies”, said foreign broking firm Morgan Stanley’s research arm in its recent report. Morgan Stanley Research’s Industrial Analyst Akshay Soni, who authored the report, believes that the “historical lack of delivery in the Railways creates scepticism, but this time could be different”. Soni estimated that India will spend USD 95 billion on railway over the next 5 years, which would result in 12 per cent GDP growth between 2014-15 to 2018-19. “Of course, the ensuing productivity gains will improve India’s manufacturing competitiveness and the lower CO2 emissions on freight would help India meet its 2030 emission targets,” it added. The report also sees inventory cost gains for Corporate India.It’s clear that the railways is the answer to solving India’s transport infrastructure challenges.

ning to auction now. To give you a perspective, France, which is around one-fifth of India’s size, recently realised about USD 2.98 billion from the auction of 30 MHz of paired frequency. In Brazil, the 450 MHz band is being used for 4G services at a very low cost, especially at locations where the population is less. The technology is still being evolved to address issues like interference. It has the potential to support a boom in machine-tomachine communication like real-time surveillance using wireless video camera and transmission of health record automatically to hospitals. “At WRC, India supported inclusion of 470-698 MHz for international mobile telecommunications (IMT) service area. It is a good step forward, especially for broadband coverage in rural areas,” COAI Director General Rajan S Mathews said. “Now, the world knows India’s stand. We will see companies approaching us for developing its ecosystem here.

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Mudra Yojana hasn’t grown the way I wanted: PM Modi New Delhi, November 29 (iaNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the pace of enrolment for the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) to help small entrepreneurs had not picked up the way he expected it to. “Though the MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) Yojana is in place to help small entrepreneurs, the speed at which I want to go with it has not been attained,” Modi said in his Mann Ki Baat address on All India Radio. “But the beginning is good. So far about 66 lakh people have benefited ... with Rs.42,000 crore spent. I am happy to announce that out of 66 lakh people, some 24 lakh are women,” he said. “And the majority of these beneficiaries are from among the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class, people who stand up and themselves take responsibility to take care of their families. “...PMMY funds the unfunded and is thus focused on empowering people in the true sense,” he said. “It provides a boost to three Es - Enterprises, Earning and Empowerment. The scheme encourages enterprises, provides opportunity for earning, and in the truest sense empowers people. It is helping small entrepreneurs.” “The scheme is trying to help small workers such as barbers, laundrymen, milkmen, newspaper vendor...” The prime minister said: “I got to know of Mamta Sharma from Bhopal, who got Rs.40,000 from the MUDRA Yojana. “She is now running a business of making wallets. She would make wallets earlier too but she would have a lot of problems because of heavy interest rates,” he said. The PMMY, under the MUDRA Bank, has been created for the development and refinancing of micro units. DIMAPUR Civil Hospital:

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New Delhi, November 29 (pTi): The Finance Ministry will hold a review meeting with banks and RBI representatives on Tuesday to assess the gold monetisation scheme, which has seen a “slow response” since the launch earlier this month, so as to make it more attractive. The meeting, to be chaired by Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das, is also likely to be attended by RBI Deputy Governor H R Khan, an official said. “Banks are now in talks with institutions and temples to popularise the gold monetisation scheme. The Economic Affairs department will review the progress on December 1,” the official added. The scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 5, has received a “slow response”, according to the ministry. Out of the 20,000 tonnes of gold worth over Rs 52 lakh crore lying idle with households and institutions, the scheme has been able to garner only 400 gm of physical gold till November 18. The scheme is aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on the gold imports to meet the domestic demand. The ministry has recently fine-tuned the scheme to get better response from those holding stocks of gold. It has allowed depositors to give their gold directly to the refiner without involving the collection and purity testing centres wherever it is acceptable to the banks. “This will encourage the bulk depositors like HUFs and institutions to participate in the scheme,” the ministry had said. It had already met the representatives of the gems and jewellery industry associations to seek their views on making the monetisation scheme attractive. Following that, the ministry has allowed more than 13,000 BIS licensed jewellers to act as a Collection and Purity Testing Centres (CPTCs), provided they have a tie-up with BIS’s certified refiners.

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Oral health awareness and oral 1st IYF mind education lecture Contest held cancer screening prog underway

Dimapur, November 29 (mexN): The first International Youth Fellowship Mind Education Lecture Contest was held here today at Walford, IYF centre, Dimapur, Nagaland. Students from South Korea, Thailand, Manipur, Assam and Nagaland participated in the contest, a press note informed adding Proprietors, Directors, and principals of various schools and colleges were also present to encourage their students. All together 20 students took part in the final contest where the participants presented their lectures based on various topics like Heart, desires, self control, wisdom, isolation, exchange & change. After a lively contest, Grand prize was bagged by Mhayamo Kithan of Mahanaim Bible College, while the Lipoknaro of Mt.

Participants and winners along with the principals of different schools and colleges.

Mary College, Chumukedima win the 1st Prize.Papuli Patir (North Lakhimpur College); Likupu Chopimi (Eastern Christian College, Dimapur); and Thonjinrai Pamei (Bright Academy, Chumukedima) walked away with 2nd, 3rd and 4th prize respectively.

Addressing the participants as the guest speaker Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome emphasized on having a right mindset in order to have successful life. He stated that success is not measured by ones qualification, wealth or

status, Instead it is measured by how much one fails and fought back. He also added that one should study the efforts and deliberate determination of successful people instead of admiring only their success. He further added that positive changes in the so-

ciety and state are possible if only we as an individual acquire right mindset. The Guest speaker Moon Chil Shik Director IYF Tehan City South Korea, stressed that more than the guns and wars depression kills more people. “Many people live in misery without any hope and vision” he said, “but we can come out of miseries and depressions when we have the heart to receive the wisdom of other people” citing how Los Angeles despite being a desert was transformed into one of the most beautiful place after water was flowed in from Colorado river. The program was graced by Teeya Imsong, Principal of Mt. Mary College, Chumukedima. The Minister of School Education Nagaland, Yitachu encouraged the participants through his video message.

Dimapur, November 29 (mexN): Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) and Holy Redeemer Health Centre, Chumukedima are facilitating the oral health awareness and oral cancer screening programme being conducted by Biocon Foundation Bangalore from November 24 to December 4 at various locations in and around Dimapur. According to a press release from DAN, the programme intends to create awareness on oral health, especially among those who have habit of using tobacco products in various forms. During the programme, the resource persons educate the people on the need of maintaining good oral health. The resource team undertakes an oral health screening for the tobacco users to diagnose oral cancer or its possibility. The tests are conducted through a simple testing procedure that has been developed by Biocon Foundation, which is part of the Biocon Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore. The programme has the primary objective of prevention and down staging of oral cancer among the tobacco users in the country. It is organized according to the indigenously developed mobile phone based management platform for

Traffic regulation for Hornbill festival Seven veterans resign Kohima, November proceed to Gate no. II (exit try at Gate No. II and vefrom State Congress 29 (mexN): In view of the route) for escorting back hicle with ‘A’ car pass shall

their respective VVIP from Gate No. II and this route shall be maintained as one way traffic. c) Vehicle (s) with car pass issued by organizers will be allowed entry through Gate No. I and they will exit from Gate No. II. d) Vehicles without car Traffic Regulation at I.G pass shall park their vehiStadium:a) The road leading to- cles below Gate No. I. of I.G wards I.G stadium from Ko- stadium. hima side is designated as Traffic Regulation single line parking. b) Escort vehicles shall At Kisama:I. Vehicles with car pass be cut off from Gate no. I of the stadium and shall 'A' & 'B' will be allowed enupcoming Hornbill Festival 2015, the Kohima police has issued certain regulation to ensure smooth flow of traffic particularly at I.G stadium and Kisama heritage village with effect from December 1-10.

park above the Bamboo Hall, Kisama II. Vehicle with ‘B’ car pass shall park at WW-II museum premises and they shall exit through the new exit route above the Kisama complex. III. Vehicle with car pass ‘C’ shall park at the left hand side of Gate No. II and they shall exit from the old exit route which is below Gate No. II. IV. Vehicle without car pass shall park below Gate No. I as single line parking at NH-29'

cancer screening and surveillance that enables the creation of electronic health records and facilitates targeted screening for oral cancer, the release said. This m-Health program provides a platform to connect specialists with rural population for diagnosis and it also creates an opportunity for follow up and referrals. The Development Association of Nagaland is the Social Mission of the Catholic Church in Nagaland and is undertaking various healthcare, development and empowerment initiatives in Nagaland since 1985. Holy Redeemer Health Centre, which will be the coordinating unit for the follow up programmes, is a health centre run by the Sisters of Charity at Chumukedima. The remaining programme will be held on the following dates and various locations: November 30 - Holy Cross Hr. Secondary School, Dimapur at 9:30 am; December 1 Godwin Hr. Secondary School, Chumukedima at 9:00 am; December 2 - Eastern Christian College, Padumpukhiri at 9:00 am; December 3 - St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School, Padumpukhiri at 8:30 am; December 4 - Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Nuton Bosti at 8:30 am. The general public has been invited to be part of the programme and benefit from the awareness and screening programme.

NAYO winter carnival underway

Dimapur, November 29 (mexN): Seven ‘veteran’ Congress leaders has tendered resignation from the active membership of the congress political party alleging that that the present NPCC president, K Therie has been destroying and dividing the party with his divisive policy since occupying the highest position. “Such extreme step has been compelled upon us as the present leader of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) and its sub-ordinates have been executing the power in a dictatorial system” a press note informed. The press note was appended by Yongkonglemba, Secretary NPCC Nagaland; Bendangyanger, Vigilance Our Correspondent Cell member NPCC Nagaland; Akum Pongen, General Kohima | November 29 Secretary (Admn) NPYC Nagaland, Former V.P DYC Dimapur; Rolland Ngullie V.P DCC Dimapur, Former president DYC Dimapur; Adi Kechü Angami, V.P DCC Di- The Northern Angami Youth Organization mapur; Arang Pongen, President N.S.U.I Dimapur; and (NAYO) winter carnival got underway here at Assam Rifles Ground, Kohima. Imchachetba Executive DCC Dimapur.

Jyotsna Jaswal, president Assam Rifles Women Welfare Association opens NAYO winter carnival in Kohima on November 29. (Morung Photo)

It was formally opened this afternoon by Jyotsna Jaswal, president Assam Rifles Women Welfare Association. This winter carnival will go on till December 20 from 12:00 noon till 9:00 PM daily.

Govt transaction starts Regional conference on Selected compilation on Phizo released at STO Mangkolemba Health Priorities starts today In his address, Rev Suohie sity and an encyclopedia,” Dr lauded the author Zapuvisie Dietho-o remarked. Our Correspondent

maNgKolemba, November 29 (Dipr): Shifting of Sub Treasury Office, Mangkolemba from Treasury, Mokokchung has been completed on November 20. According to Toshizenba, Treasury Officer, Mokokchung, all government transactions for Mangkolemba Sub Division will be done at Mangkolemba with immediate effect. The new Sub Treasury Office building at Mangkolemba was inaugurated by Dr. TM Lotha, Advisor, Treasuries & Accounts on November 13.

Tim Kepler from All Japan Revival Mission (AJRM) presents special song during Japan-Naga Reconciliation & Revival Summit, which concluded on November 29 in Kohima. His scintillating performance evoked thunderous cheers from the crowd. (Morung Photo)

Kohima | November 29

Morung Express News Dimapur | November 29

For the first time in Nagaland, a regional conference on “National Health Priorities with special reference to the Northeast” will be held Monday at Hotel Acacia, organized by North Eastern Council and Nagaland Department of Health & Family Welfare under the auspices of Environmental Medical Association of India (EMA). Resource persons of the conference are internationally renowned Indian medical specialists and doctors who will share their knowledge and expertise on latest medical breakthrough in diseases such as AIDS, diabetes, malaria, psychiatric disorder, dermatology, TB and onco-surgery. Addressing mediapersons at a press conference Sunday night, emeritus Prof. Dr. KC Mohanty and founding member of EMA; advisor Health, NEC, Dr. Bamin Tada; president Indian HIV-AIDS Control Society, Dr. IS Gilada; and pulmologist, Dr. Agam Vora of KG Somya Medical College, Mumbai, explained on the objective of the conference.

Dr. Mohanty of EMA, which is largely sponsoring the conference, said the objective of the conference is to disseminate and share the latest technology and breakthrough in the medical frontiers with those doctors serving in remote areas like the Northeast. Dr. Mohanty said he was always impressed by the hospitality of the NE people and it was EMA’s desire to reach out and help the NE people. “While mainstream people lobby from the brain, NE people lobby from the heart”, he added. Advisor, Health NEC, Dr. Tada said the main purpose of EMA venturing into Nagaland is like a “goodwill mission” and thanked EMA for offering their services as well as bearing the major part of the expenditure. Dr. Vora and Dr. Gilada also conveyed their excitement in visiting Nagaland and expressed hope that the conference would foster better relationship and understanding between peoples of NE and mainland India. On Monday, Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, will grace the inaugural function as chief guest and secretary, NEC, Ram Muivah, as guest of honour.

A book entitled “Phizo & Media”, compiled and published by Zapuvisie Lhousa, was released on Saturday here. This is the second edition of “Phizo & Media” which is being embarked upon with the added bounty of other related articles and news-snippets written about the Nagas by other prominent journalists. The first edition of the book was a compilation of few interviews the NNC President had with some of the high ranking Indian journalists. Since the publication of the booklet, quite a few sincere inquiries have reached the author, particularly from the guild of young scholars and fertile seekers, it was informed. The whole exercise of reproducing the select few pertinent statements on the eternal rights of the Nagas declared ‘yesterday’ for ‘tomorrow’ is to inculcate the youth of today with these profound truths of wisdom said the author. The book was officially launched by Rev L. Suohie Mhasi, a friend of the author.

Lhousa for publishing the book which he said will be of great asset. “This book will be a treasure and property for generations to come,” he said maintaining that it (book) will be a guide for the upcoming generation for study and research. Speaking during the bookrelease programme, former MLA Dr Dietho-o Yhoshü regarded the octogenarian author Zapuvisie Lhousa as “a living example of his time” and the “living father of Angami Public Organisation.” Mention be made that the author served as the first president APO. Dr. Dietho-o was all praise for the author who, in his entire life, has been contributing immensely for the Naga society, particularly to the Naga political issue as an active national worker. It was just this year on March 27, where a book titled “Strange Country – My Experience in Naga Nationalism”, written by the same author was released. “This man, according to me, is a dictionary, a univer-

“Naga nationalism flows very clearly in his life. The love of his people and nation is in his blood,” he said adding “Zapuvizie is an ardent and die hard person for his people and his land.” “We (Nagas) must learn and grow and contribute together keeping in mind the welfare of the Naga people. Let us learn to lift up one another,” he said. Stating that Nagas need to come together as one family, he underlined the need to develop people-to-people contact, at the same time build up the link through books and journalism. “To progress as one nation, we need good education and we need good politics,” Dr. Dietho-o said adding that “good politics is the need of the hour, and that it (good politics) will be good for our people and the younger generation too. While lauding the author for his good deeds and leadership, Dr Dietho-o urged him to continue to be the torch bearer to lead our Naga people to have a prosperous future.

CondolenCe messages

more offer condolences to late Khekiho Zhimomi USGOU mourns colleague's demise Dimapur, November 29 (mexN): More individuals and organizations have condoled the sudden demise of Rajya Sabha, MP Khekiho Zhimomi on November 26. NTC: The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has deeply mourned the sudden demise of Khekiho Zhimomi. “A brave hearted, veteran parliamentarian and dedicated public leader, his death has created a void in the society which is difficult to fill in” the NTC noted in a press note issued by its general secretary, Nribemo Ngullie. Expressing its extreme sadness, NTC further conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayer to grant them courage to withstand in this hour of sorrow and grief.NTC also prayed for the departed souls to rest in eternal peace. Ex Parliamentarian Association: The Ex-Parliamentarian Association of Nagaland expressed shock and pain by the sudden demise of Late.

Khekiho Zhimomi. Describing him as a as a stalwart of regional party who was a straightforward and a fearless politician, the association general secretary Medokul Sophie and ex president T.Khongo in a press note lamented the lost a good Naga leader. All the members of the Association further conveyed their deepest condolences to the bereaved family & pray that the departed soul rest in peace. WYSU: The Western Yimchungru Students' Union(WYSU) has conveyed its shock and pain at the untimely demise of Late. Khekiho Zhimomi. With his demise, Nagas has lost a giant leader, WYSU president Amos and general secretary, Tsukhumong Yimchunger stated in a press condolence. WYSU further conveyed its deepest condolences family members and relatives of Lt. Khekiho and prayer of eternal peace for the departed soul. NPF Phek: NPF Phek di-

vision president, Chivotso Nienu, has expressed condolences on the demise of Rajya Sabha MP Khekiho Zhimomi He described Zhimomi as a regionalist who had much concern for the cause of the Nagas, including both Naga political struggles as also reconciliation vis-a-vis differences among the NPF members. Meanwhile, he added that Sentichuba had contributed his fair share for the welfare of the Naga people. Nienu prayed for the departed souls to rest in eternal peace. NPF Kiphire: The unit also expressed grief and shock at the sudden demise of Khekiho Zhimomi, MP Rajya sabha and ex-minister of Nagaland, on November 26 in New Delhi. In a condolence message, NPF Kiphire president, Lipongkyu Sangtam said the late MP was a man of vision and wisdom with much experience with true workmanship in his entire political career. “Nagas have lost a veteran and re-

gional leader; his death is not the loss of the party but for the Nagas in general,” he added. The division conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. Jimomi Hoho: The Jimomi Hoho also expressed shock at the death of Zhimomi, while remembering him as a towering figure among the Jimomi clan. In a note, the hoho said the late MP had a deep concern and contributed a lot for the welfare of Jimomi clan in many ways. “We salute him for his all noble deeds which will always be remembered.” The Hoho also offered condolences to the family of the departed. NPF Kiyizu unit: The Kiyezu unit of NPF, 4th GhaspaniI Assembly Constituency has also condoled the passing away of Khekiho Zhimomi. In a note, the unit president stated Zhimomi was a visionary leader who dedicated his life for the welfare and development of Nagaland in general

and Ghaspani-I A/C in particular. The unit extended condolences to the bereaved family. Mao Hoho: Mao Hoho Nagaland also expressed shock and sadness at the sudden demise of Khekiho Zhimomi. In his death, the Nagas have lost a prominent leader and this vacuum will be felt for years to come, it added. MHN also extended condolences to the bereaved family. ZRUD: The Zunheboto Range Union Dimpaur has also expressed its shock and sadness over the sudden demise of MP Khekiho Zhimomi. Terming Lt. Zhimomi as an iron man and a regional stalwart, the ZRUD in a press note from its chairman, Y Khetoshe Yepthomi said he upheld the right and identity of the Nagas. The union conveyed its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and prayed to God to give strength and solace to them. It further wished an eternal peace to the departed soul.

Kohima, November 29 (mexN): The United Sangtam Gazetted Officers’ Union (USGOU) has expressed pain and anguish at the untimely demise of Y. Yonghothong Sangtam, Addl. Secretary; Tourism Department, on November 25. “He was a dedicated, disciplined and committed person, who carried out his responsibilities and assignments with utmost sincerity,” USGOU stated in a condolence note. It further said that his demise is a significant loss to the Sangtam tribe as he was one of the senior most

officers of the community; a void which cannot be filled. The union further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to God to give them strength and comfort. In a separate note, the Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) and Phom Peoples’ Conference (PSC) also mourned the passing away of Y. Yonghothong Sangtam in Dimapur. The PPC and PSC prayed that Almighty God grant solace to the bereaved family members and the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Nuklutosho condoles Kohima, November 29 (mexN): Minister for National Highways and Mechanical Engineering, Nuklutoshi expressed grief at the sudden passing away of Kamla Devi Damani, mother of Basu Damani, General Secretary, NPF, on November 27 at her residence at Dimapur. Recalling late Kamla Devi Damani as respectable woman in the society and her immense contribution in the society, the Minister conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members of late Kamla Devi Damani. The Minister also prayed to Almighty Lord to grant eternal peace to the departed soul.

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The Power of Truth

The Morung Express X issue 326X issue 185 Thursday 9volume July 2015 volume By moa Jamir

Resuscitate the educational system

t is generally accepted that the educational system in Nagaland, particularly the government sector, is ‘gasping’ with various maladies – inflicting both students and teachers at various levels. At a recently held program, a government teacher, feigning confusion, asked the resource person whether it was alright to teach ‘non-locals’ in the government’s schools arguing that most students are from such cohorts. Appallingly, the stance was shared by numerous individuals at the program. The foremost concern of a teacher should be to impart knowledge, not selective discrimination. To say the least, it is ominous and potentially disastrous if such views are symptomatic to all institutions of the state. At the same event, it was suggested that village primary and high schools be revitalized to become a source of hope and growth for the moribund educational system in the State. The problem, however, is two-sided. On one hand, teachers often remain missing. Absenteeism, infrastructural bottlenecks and quality of human resources are hindering the progress of education. It is common knowledge that the faculties employed in the government sector are well-trained and equipped to impart good education to students. But there is a growing and valid realization that such attributes are not translating into desirable outcomes. The problem of proxy teachers has been perennial, failing to be checked by even the much touted communitisation process. It brings into question whether teaching is taken as merely a source for livelihood or a personal calling by the educator. The teaching fraternity, thus, needs to seriously ponder absenteeism and proxy teachers in their midst. Some rotten apples can spoil the whole cart. On the other hand, the government has failed to give timely remuneration acting as a disincentive for teachers to carry out their duties. When survival is jeopardized, situation compels an individual to act contrary to professional ethics, argued the All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) recently citing numerous instances of non-payment of salaries to Special Education Teachers under IEDSS, RMSA, Hindi Teachers and SSA teachers for nearly 17, 6, 5 and 3 months respectively. Even the students’ scholarship is not spared from this malady making them warn of a special attraction for tourists during the upcoming Hornbill Festival in the form of a ‘sit-in protest.’ The unpaid salaries - both highlighted and unreported - to field workers, health workers, work charge employees, contractors and other service providers have been a recurring theme in the State over the years. The State government’s inexcusable failure in this front has serious and direct bearing on the educational sector. Our educational system needs an urgent resuscitation, not only in monetary terms, but as a holistic and collective endeavor. The Church could earnestly involve itself in it, not as a project, but as a mission mode giving both moral as well as financial assistance. Eventually, we need to instill a sense of pride and confidence in both the educator and pupils alike to proclaim proudly that ‘I am a part of this institution.’ For any comment, drop a line to moajamir@live.com

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Lisa Rapaport Reuters Health

Preschoolers in daycare need more outdoor time

any preschoolers in daycare may need more outdoor time to help increase their odds of getting enough physical activity, a small U.S. study suggests. Pediatricians recommend that young children get at least an hour a day of physical activity to help build motor skills, coordination and strong muscles and bones, as well as to reduce the potential for obesity later in life. Playground time is also key for developing social skills like taking turns and conflict resolution. But fewer than three in 10 children in full-time daycare got an hour outside for recess each day, the study found. “It is ideal if parents can make some time for their child to play outside every day,” lead study author Dr. Kristen Copeland of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center said by email. “But when children are in child care for eight to 10 hours, all of the daylight hours may be in child care settings, so this is not always possible." Researchers studied 380 children ranging in age from three to six years old at 30 childcare centers from 2009 through 2011. In each center, they randomly selected two classrooms to observe for one school day. On the observation day, researchers fitted children with activity trackers for a 24hour period to record their movements in preschool as well as at home. All but one of the daycare facilities had a playground outside and 23 had an indoor gym or activity space. Just 14 of the centers had policies scheduling more than 60 minutes of daily outdoor time, however. Only five centers had no television or computer use on either observation days. While 90 percent of the daycare centers reported scheduling two or more outdoor sessions daily, only 40 percent of children participated. The children who did get at least 60 minutes of outdoor or active time in school were also more active throughout the day, including time at home, than their peers who didn’t get as much exercise in daycare. One drawback of the study is that it only included a single day of observation, the authors acknowledge in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. It’s also possible that even though researchers controlled for many factors that can influence activity levels in kids – including children’s weight and parents’ education levels – other variables may still have influenced the outcomes. Even so, the findings suggest that parents should ask about physical activity policies when selecting a daycare center for their child, said Leigh Vanderloo, a pediatric activity researcher at the University of Western Ontario in Canada who wasn’t involved in the study. Ideally, the daycare should have access to quality indoor and outdoor activity spaces, limit screen time, and have policies in place to ensure that children get exercise even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, Vanderloo said by email. Expanding access to physical activity, however, isn’t one size fits all, noted Laura Lessard, a researcher in behavioral health and nutrition at the University of Delaware who wasn’t involved in the study. In cities, it may not be feasible for daycare centers to have their own outdoor space, and nearby playgrounds might not be safe or appropriate for younger children, Lessard said by email. In suburban or rural areas, space may be abundant but kids might still lack access to enough play equipment or supervised physical activities. “Internationally the childcare environment is predominantly a sedentary and obesogenic one,” Vanderloo said. “It’s important that we explore mechanisms to enhance the supportiveness and conduciveness of the childcare environment as it relates to physical activity, in addition to limiting the opportunities available to the children to engage in sedentary pursuits.”

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Dennis Overbye New York Times

A Century Ago, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Changed Everything

y the fall of 1915, Albert Einstein was a bit grumpy. And why not? Cheered on, to his disgust, by most of his Berlin colleagues, Germany had started a ruinous world war. He had split up with his wife, and she had decamped to Switzerland with his sons. He was living alone. A friend, Janos Plesch, once said, “He sleeps until he is awakened; he stays awake until he is told to go to bed; he will go hungry until he is given something to eat; and then he eats until he is stopped.” Worse, he had discovered a fatal flaw in his new theory of gravity, propounded with great fanfare only a couple of years before. And now he no longer had the field to himself. The German mathematician David Hilbert was breathing down his neck. So Einstein went back to the blackboard. And on Nov. 25, 1915, he set down the equation that rules the universe. As compact and mysterious as a Viking rune, it describes space-time as a kind of sagging mattress where matter and energy, like a heavy sleeper, distort the geometry of the cosmos to produce the effect we call gravity, obliging light beams as well as marbles and falling apples to follow curved paths through space. This is the general theory of relativity. It’s a standard trope in science writing to say that some theory or experiment transformed our understanding of space and time. General relativity really did. Since the dawn of the scientific revolution and the days of Isaac Newton, the discoverer of gravity, scientists and philosophers had thought of spacetime as a kind of stage on which we actors, matter and energy, strode and strutted. With general relativity, the stage itself sprang into action. Space-time could curve, fold, wrap itself up around a dead star and disappear into a black hole. It could jiggle like Santa Claus’s belly, radiating waves of gravitational compression, or whirl like dough in a Mixmaster. It could even rip or tear. It could stretch and grow, or it could collapse into a speck of infinite density at the end or beginning of time. Scientists have been lighting birthday candles for general relativity all year, including here at the Institute for Advanced Study, where Einstein spent the last 22 years of his life, and where they gathered in November to review a century of gravity and to attend performances by Brian Greene, the Columbia University physicist and World Science Festival impresario, and the violinist Joshua Bell. Even nature, it seems, has been doing its bit. Last spring, astronomers said they had discovered an “Einstein cross,” in which the gravity of a distant cluster of galaxies had split the light from a supernova beyond them into separate beams in which telescopes could watch the star exploding again and again, in a cosmic version of the movie “Groundhog Day.” Hardly anybody would be more surprised by all this than Einstein himself. The space-time he conjured turned out to be far more frisky than he had bargained for back in 1907. It was then — perhaps tilting too far back in his chair at the patent office in Bern, Switzerland — that he had the revelation that a falling body would feel weightless. That insight led him to try to extend his new relativity theory from slip-siding trains to the universe. According to that foundational theory, now known as special relativity, the laws of physics don’t care how fast you are going — the laws of physics and the speed of light are the same. Einstein figured that the laws of physics should look the same no matter how you were moving — falling, spinning, tumbling or being pressed into the seat of an accelerating car. One consequence, Einstein quickly realized, was that even light beams would bend downward and time would slow in a gravitational field. Gravity was not a force transmitted across space-time like magnetism; it was the geometry of that space-time itself that kept the planets in their orbits and apples falling. It would take him another eight difficult years to figure out just how this elastic space-time would work, during which he went from Bern to Prague to Zurich and then to a prestigious post in Berlin.

ear is toxic to a democracy. Fear divides. Fear overreacts. Fear discriminates. It's a lesson we've learned throughout our history, from the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 to the imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II to the post-9/11 Patriot Act. And now in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks, we're relearning that lesson again as some of our leaders put forth proposals that would undermine our commitment to a free, pluralistic, compassionate, and open society. Currently 31 governors are on record opposing resettling any Syrian refugees in their states. These efforts to subvert federal policy would be unconstitutional. Only the federal government has the authority to determine who is allowed to enter the country -- the states do not. And once immigrants are admitted, the states cannot restrict them from settling wherever they choose. The governors say they worry that terrorists may hide among those who are fleeing the Islamic State and the Assad regime. This is a good argument for a rigorous and multi-layered screening process -- but we already have one. The current U.S. refugee screening system includes background checks by multiple agencies, biometric tests, medical screenings, and inperson interviews with Department of Homeland Security officials. But that didn't stop the House of Representatives on Thursday from passing a bill that would bring resettle-

child. “If all things were to disappear from the world, then according to Newton Galilean inertial space remains. According to my conception, however, nothing is left.” And yet here was a star, according to his equations, bending space all by itself, a little universe in a nutshell.

In 1913, he and his old classmate Marcel Grossmann published with great fanfare an outline of a gravity theory that was less relative than they had hoped. But it did predict light bending, and Erwin Freundlich, an astronomer at the Berlin Observatory, set off to measure the deflection of starlight during a solar eclipse in the Crimea. When World War I started, Freundlich and others on his expedition were arrested as spies. Then Einstein discovered a flaw in his calculations. “There are two ways that a theoretician goes astray,” he wrote to the physicist Hendrik Lorentz. “1) The devil leads him around by the nose with a false hypothesis (for this he deserves pity) 2) His arguments are erroneous and ridiculous (for this he deserves a beating).” And so the stage was set for a series of lectures to the Prussian Academy that would constitute the final countdown on his quest to grasp gravity. A Breakthrough Moment Midway through the month, he used the emerging theory to calculate a puzzling anomaly in the motion of Mercury; its egg-shaped orbit changes by 43 seconds of arc per century. The answer was spot on, and Einstein had heart palpitations. The equation that Einstein wrote out a week later was identical to one that he had written in his notebook two years before but had abandoned. On one side of the equal sign was the distribution of matter and energy in space. On the other side was the geometry of the space, the so-called metric, which was a prescription for how to compute the distance between two points. As the Princeton physicist John Wheeler later described it, “Space-time tells matter how to move; matter tells space-time how to curve.” Easy to say, but hard to compute. The stars might be actors on a stage set, but every time they moved, the whole stage rearranged itself. It wasn’t long before Einstein received his first comeuppance. In December 1915, he received a telegram from Karl Schwarzschild, a German astrophysicist serving at the front in the war, who had solved Einstein’s equation to describe the gravitational field around a solitary star. One strange feature of his work was that at a certain distance from the star — to be known forever as the Schwarzschild radius — the equations would go kerblooey. “If this result were real, it would be a true disaster,” Einstein said. This was the beginning of black holes. That Einstein’s equations could be solved at all for a single star baffled him. One of his guiding lights had been the Austrian physicist and philosopher Ernst Mach, who taught that everything in the universe was relative. Einstein took Mach’s Principle, as he called it, to mean that it should be impossible to solve his equations for the case of a solitary object. “One can express it as a joke,” he told Schwarzs-

Designing a Universe Like most of his colleagues at the time, Einstein considered the universe to consist of a cloud of stars, the Milky Way, surrounded by vast space. What was beyond? Was the universe infinite? And if so, what stopped a star from drifting so far that it would have nothing to relate to? To avoid such problems, Einstein set out in 1917 to design a universe without boundaries. In his model, space is bent around to meet itself, like the side of a tin can. “I have committed another suggestion with respect to gravitation which exposes me to the danger of being confined to the nut house,” he confided to a friend. This got rid of the need for troublesome boundaries. But this universe was unstable, and the cylinder would collapse if something didn’t hold its sides apart. That something was a fudge factor added to the equations Einstein called the cosmological constant. Physically, this new term, denoted by the Greek letter lambda, represented a long-range repulsive force. The happy result, Einstein thought, was a static universe of the type nearly everybody believed they lived in and in which geometry was strictly determined by matter. But it didn’t last. Willem de Sitter, a Dutch astronomer, came up with his own solution describing a universe that had no matter at all and was flying apart. “It would be unsatisfactory, in my opinion,” Einstein grumbled, “if a world without matter were possible.” And then Edwin Hubble discovered that the universe really was expanding. If the cosmological constant couldn’t keep the universe still, then forget about it and Mach’s Principle, Einstein said. “It dates back to the time in which one thought that the ‘ponderable bodies’ are the only physically real entities,” he later wrote to the British cosmologist Felix Pirani. But it was too late. Quantum mechanics soon invested empty space with energy. In 1998 astronomers discovered that dark energy, acting just like the cosmological constant, seems to be blowing spacetime apart, just as in de Sitter’s universe. In fact, most cosmologists agree today that not quite all motion is relative and that space-time does have an existence independent of matter, though it is anything but static and absolute. The best example are gravitational waves, ripples of compression and stretching speeding through empty space at the speed of light. Einstein was back and forth on this. In 1916, he told Schwarzschild they did not exist, then published a paper saying they did. In 1936, he and his assistant did the same flip-flop again. Nobody said this was easy, even for Einstein. He set out to do one thing, namely make all motion relative, Michel Janssen, a science historian at the University of Minnesota, told a Princeton gathering this month. He failed, but in the process succeeded in doing something very interesting, unifying the effects of acceleration and gravity. The story goes to show, he said, that Bob Dylan was right when he sang “there’s no success like failure,” but wrong that “failure is no success at all.” Einstein’s greatest success came in 1919, when Arthur Eddington did the experiment that Freundlich had set out to do, and ascertained that lights in the heavens were all askew during an eclipse, bent by the sun’s dark gravity, just as Einstein had predicted. Asked what he would have done if general relativity had failed, Einstein said, “Then I would have been sorry for the dear Lord. The theory is correct.” And still the champ.

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themselves as Muslims. Trump has also called for renewing government surveillance of mosques inside the United States and has suggested that mosques Anthony D. Romero might be shut down altogether. All of this would be unconstitutional as well CommonDreams as stigmatizing, divisive, and unfair. And though there's never a time for ment of Syrian and Iraqi refugees to a who were fleeing religious persecu- such irresponsible and inaccurate rhetgrinding halt by adding additional lay- tion in Europe. In the late 1970s, we oric, it is particularly dangerous now. ers of bureaucracy to an already rig- gave refuge to Vietnamese people who On Monday, the FBI released its 2014 orous process. By singling out Syrian fled war in Southeast Asia. In 1980s, we report on hate crimes, which found that and Iraqi refugees, the bill also shame- gave refuge to thousands of Cubans the number of incidents fell in every fully discriminates against them based who arrived in the United States as part victim group except one: Muslims. Calls on their national origin, nationality, of the Mariel boatlift. In the late 1990s, for discriminatory surveillance and reand religion. If the Senate follows suit we gave refuge to those fleeing the ligious profiling will only increase the and passes the bill, President Obama Kosovo war. These refugees, and their vulnerability of our American Muslim should veto this callous piece of leg- children, have become Americans. On neighbors and friends. We should not islation that will only further fan the the whole, this is a history we should help ISIS drive a wedge between Musflames of Islamophobia inside and be proud of. lims in the West and the democratic sooutside the country. Moreover, refugees enrich our societies they call home. Many first-genLet's rememciety. Our coun- eration American Muslims, it should be ber, too, that try is stronger noted, came to America precisely bemost of the Paris because of the cause of the freedoms that some politiattackers were energy and tal- cians now want to curtail. And Muslims European citient that millions have been part of this nation's fabric zens, and they of refugees have since its founding. would not have contributed to It isn't difficult to stand for freedom, had to claim to be refugees in order it. The suggestion that we should deny compassion, and tolerance in times of to enter the United States. It makes sanctuary to those who are fleeing per- relative peace and security. These bano sense to close American borders secution loses sight of this. sic tenets of the American civic faith to Syrian and Iraqi refugees -- to deny Current proposals to close our doors aren't tested until times like these. But sanctuary to some of the world's most to refugees are connected to a deeper we don't have to give in to hate and vulnerable -- because a tiny number undercurrent of prejudice. Some po- fear. We don't have to compromise our of Europeans committed a terrorist at- litical leaders have called for blanket beliefs in freedom and equality. Princitack. surveillance of American Muslims, ple can defeat prejudice if we don't lose Our country has a long history of with presidential candidate Donald sight of what matters most: protecting sheltering the persecuted. Many of the Trump even going as far as to suggest the very values and rights that make us colonies that eventually became the that American Muslims should be re- Americans, especially in the most tryUnited States were founded by people quired to carry special cards identifying ing of times. Letters to the Editor should be sent to: The morung express, House No. 4, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur - 797112, Or –email: morung@gmail.com All letters (including those via email) should have the full name and Postal address of the sender.

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New Education Policy and Nagaland P olicy papers looked at different facets of the educational landscape in Nagaland in the last 3 weeks. I ended the last week’s column by pointing out the centrality of the teaching community to devise programs for improving learning outcomes in the state. In this column I look at the broad policy stance our state can assume while providing creative suggestions for the New Education Policy (NEP). The Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India has started nationwide consultations on formulating a New Education Policy (NEP). The NEP aims to meet the requirement for better quality of education in the country. NEP will be drawn up in a manner that will help transform India into a knowledge super power by imparting adequate skills to the students. Currently, the National Policy on Education (NPE) formulated in 1986 and modified in 1992 has been the basis for formulating education policies in our country. To help formulate the NEP, the MHRD has set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of the former Cabinet Secretary, Shri. TSR Subramanian. The committee is trying out a bottom up approach for formulating the policy and has initiated a program for widespread consultations across the nation on 33 different themes. These themes are organised under the 2 broad divisions of school and higher education. Under school education 13 different themes have been identified. These include categories that range from ensuring learning outcomes in elementary education, improving teacher quality, accelerating rural literacy, reforming school examination systems and other themes. Unique Nature This is the right time for all individuals involved in the education sector in Nagaland to come together for highlighting the positive aspects and the problems of our educational system. There are many issues in the elementary educational system that is unique to our state. One issue that rushes to mind is the difficulties faced while implementing the MidDay Meals Scheme in our state. Our food habits, especially in the rural areas, are not amenable to the implementation of the MDM scheme. Most of our students come to school after eating lunch. It will be well-nigh impossible for children to wait till 1130 or 12 to have their lunch. For effectiveness in implementation, there is a need to tailor any program to ensure that it fits the socio-economic behaviour. Another unique feature of our state is the academic cycle. Academic sessions in our state start by March and ends by December. In other states, the academic sessions follow the June- March/April cycle. In other words, there are unique aspects of our state and for that matter any state which require that a certain degree of flexibility be drawn up for implementation of the NEP. We should be prepared enough to bring the unique features of our state to the notice of the GoI to make full use of the NEP that will be finally formulated.

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Are you satisfied with the Nagaland State govt’s initiative for a new recruitment policy that is fair, transparent and judicious? Why? 66%

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a small and hilly state like ours, a lot of things that are taken for granted in other states may not be applicable to us. In our state and mostly in well settled towns in most districts there are private schools. Parents send their children to the private schools partly because of deficiencies that are real and perceived to be present in government schools. Both private and government schools cater to our children, but there is very little interaction between children of these schools and no avenue for co-operation and joint action between the private and the government school hierarchy. This may be important as there may be areas where the private school lacks physical infrastructure like science laboratories which would be there in government schools. However, because of a host of reasons comparatively fewer students enrol in government schools leading to the under-utilisation of scarce resources. Connected to this issue is the utilisation of central government schools. Some districts in our state have central government schools like the JawaharNavodayaVidyalayas (JNVs). The JNVs have good physical and human capital resources in the form of good school buildings and teachers selected from all over the country. In a resource poor state like ours students enrolled in either the government or the private school should be allowed to use the facilities of the others in the vicinity. Guidelines for use and regulations for the purpose may be drawn up. But excluding resources belonging to one school from being used by students in another school may not be an optimal choice in poor states with low population.If the state government schools in rural areas are not fully excluded from Central Government Schools then the local community is involved to a greater extent in the latter schools and will benefit the poor children.

Tie-ups with private institutes In high school and the secondary school sector we should suggest that Nagaland be given facilities for having tie-ups with other schools and colleges in the country. For example, in our state there is a dearth of maths and science teachers in Class Pooling of Human and Physical Capital One of the main problems of our state is the lack XI and Class XII who can give coaching to students of adequate financial and human resources. For for the All-India Entrance examinations in both the e humans are acutely aware of risks. From our earliest times, the risks we faced were from hunger, predatory animals, extreme environmental conditions and, as our numbers grew, from other human tribes. Fast forward to our growing mastery of nature, technological prowess and the Industrial Revolution. The risks humans faced changed beyond those always present in extreme environmental conditions. The technologies we developed against such risks – advancing our energy, shelter, food and health systems – also created new risks, often unforeseen for decades. Conflicts with other humans grew as the human family colonized every part of our planet, stressing ecosystems and driving other species to extinction. Today, in the 21st century, new risks dominate our political and social issues from terrorism, barbarous attacks on civilians as in Paris, nuclear meltdowns and weapons, financial crises, desertification and famines, disappearing glaciers in the Himalayas, Greenland and Antarctica, water shortages, polluted air, rising sea levels, new pandemics and drug-resistant diseases. Yet views about these risks and priorities in addressing them are all over the map. This disparity is largely due to different views on how these new risks arose, who is to blame (since they are mostly humanly self-inflicted). This underlying debate about causes of today’s risks still hampers agreement on how to address let alone solve them or mitigate their effects. Take the view of risk prevalent in the global financial system and its millions of traders in London, Wall Street, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Shanghai. They focus on risks to corporate earnings and profitability, interest rate risk, weak GDP growth, volatile gasoline prices, grassroots opposition, government regulation, political demands for rising wages, democratic demands to reduce inequality. I attended a conference on “Playing for the Long-term” in New York, November, 3, 2015, hosted by the New York Times convening some 500 Wall Streeters. Their views focused on these risks, as well as those disrupting finance posed by the incursions

engineering and medical fields. State Government should be allowed flexibility to have a suitable tieup with private coaching establishments using the facilities of web- based broadcasting. The students, especially those who appear for entrance examinations on an all-India basis will therefore increase their chances of success. Evidence-based NEP Our state should also pitch-in for regular surveys to be conducted on the learning outcomes of children across the state. NAS, ASER and some sample surveys on education expenditure are currently being undertaken. However, we should fight for an institutionalised system of conducting regular surveys that measure learning outcomes. The latter will provide us a pen sketch of the evolution of learning outcomes in the state and help us decipher the costs of poor learning outcomes. The focus should be on measuring outcomes rather than output or input. The latter is being done regularly by the education department through the regular reporting formats that are generally brought out. However, it is very important to institutionalise data collection of education quality. There should be a built-in mechanism for review of the NEP. This will ensure that a mechanism is built-in for ensuring a system for calibrating policy responses dependant on learning outcomes. Conclusion A host of other issues like teaching by level, vocational education, improving teacher quality, promotion of languages etc may all be important. However, one gets the feeling that the most pressing need in our state is to use the resources we have in a conservative manner. I feel pooling of all the resources belonging to the government of India. State government and private individuals will have beneficial externalities. This latter is not going to be easy or straight forward. Incentive structures may have to be re-modelled and there can be stringent opposition. However, I feel that as a state we can better the educational and learning outcomes of the entire spectrum of school going children if we focus on pooling our limited resources in a rule-based and incentive compatible manner. This will help in improving learning outcomes in an equitable and efficient manner across a wide spectrum of children.

Risks? What Risks? Hazel Henderson Inter press service

of Silicon Valley startups threatening to bypass Wall Street: crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, cellphone banking, social media and electronic startups based on Internet platforms. Risks from cyber attacks also focused much attention. Risks from the wider world received little attention – even those now impinging on coal and oil stocks from activists divesting from fossil fuels. I asked Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman if he agreed with Bank of England head Mark Carney that many fossil fuel reserves could never be lifted or burned without further damage to the global climate and that these assets would be devalued. Mr. Gorman allowed that climate change was a problem, but that it was “not our business.” Climate risk was hardly raised until one of the last speakers, former US Vice President Al Gore, explained how his London-based investment firm Generation Investment Management had produced healthy financial returns on $10 billion dollars of client assets by investing beyond fossil fuels in the more efficient, knowledge-rich technologies of renewable energy companies and the growing next economy: the Solar

Age. Unfortunately for the rest of us, financial players like economists see risk in terms of money – forgetting that currencies are simply units of account which track and keep score of human transactions and interactions with nature’s resources. So it still seems a question of “What risks?” – where and how they arise. How can we come together to share responsibility for our common future on this planet, powered daily by free energy from the Sun? As the beleaguered beautiful city of Paris prepares to host the UN Climate Summit from November 30 to December 11, 2015, even the world’s scientists of the Convention on Climate Change find their assessments of climate risk challenged not only by those denying that humans caused it, but that their models under-estimated these risks. A UNEP Emissions Gap Report assessed the 119 Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) October 2015, covering 88 per cent of global GHG emissions in 2012. This indicates these efforts could cut up to 11

gigatons of CO2 equivalents from projected emissions by 2030. But, this is only half of the total required if there is a chance of staying below the target of below 2 degrees Celsius of warming by 2100. UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner said that these INDC levels are an increase in ambition levels but not sufficient to reach this 2C target. Several scientists warn that sea level rises are now inevitable due to long feedback processes measured by Earth-observing satellites. These risks focus on melting glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica, reported by scientists James Hanson, Erick Riguot, Richard Alley, Andrea Dutton, John Englander and others. David Wasdell, director of the London-based Meridian Programme, critiques the official IPCC report’s Summary for Policy Makers for downplaying the risks for political and economic expediency. Wasdell’s Climate Dynamics: Facing the Harsh Realities of Now (September 2015) concludes that human greenhouse gases already emitted, moving heat through Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, have already exceeded the 2C target and notional “available carbon budget.” Wasdell’s report concludes that any notional carbon budget allowing further emissions has already collapsed and we face a carbon debt instead. Are these new climate risks insurmountable? Most experts say that there is time, but it is fast running out. The good news is that more decision-makers and citizens in all sectors have ended their focus on fossil fuels and now recognize that our planet has always been amply powered by the Sun’s daily shower of free photons. Atmospheric CO2 can be returned to soils, deserts can be greened and ecosystems regenerated as finance is redirected by the 2° Investing Initiative. We humans have all the technology we need to scale up the next economy of efficient renewable resource technologies, as we track in our Green Transition Scoreboard® currently showing 6.22 trillion dollars of private investments in these Solar Age companies and technologies. Risks also offer opportunities, and stress is evolution’s tool. Breakdowns drive breakthroughs! Hazel Henderson, president of Ethical Markets Media (USA and Brazil) is economist and author of Mapping the Global Transition to the Solar Age and other books.

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Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Yes, to be fair, it is a good step moving forward. They say the first step is always the most difficult. I still question the political will of the government. They had taken too long on the backdoor appointment issue. But, the initiative of a new recruitment policy is a good step forward. However, it is important for the government to also reveal the name of the people who are part of the panel that are studying and drafting the new policy. • Yes for now. At the moment we the public are like beggars. So beggars cant be choosers. We are not in a position to do things as we like. Something is better than nothing. Let us see how this new recruitment policy will look like. After that we will take appropriate action for complete overhauling of the system. • Yes, At last, some concrete steps are being taken. I appreciate it. • Yes, atleast something positive is being done. Let us give them a chance before we jump to any conclusion. Some of those who voted NO had this to say: • No, The question itself is a joke. Fair, transparent and judicious for recruitment? by Nagaland state govt? is the understatement of the century. • No, I think it is a knee jerk reaction. Firstly there should be a thorough research investigation on the matter. Than some remedial course of action needs to be taken against those who have been identified as back door appointments. After this a new policy should be drafted based on recommendations and findings of the research investigation. • No, Nepotism is still exist • No. They should rectify the past mistakes since they were primarily responsible for many backdoor appointments. • No until and unless a law is passed to take away the appointing authority of politicians, recruitment will always be a shame in Nagaland • Not at all. This is funny. It sounds like they are guilty and so are trying to sweep the backdoor appointment under the carpet by trying to formulate a new recruitment policy. If they are serious they should first tackle the existing backdoor appointment. • No..instead of filling up only 50% vacancies of retired employees the government should terminate the services of all the adhoc employees. • No, how can those responsible for this cancerous backdoor appointment solve the problem. The government themselves is part of the problem. • No, no because it not possible for government to come clean! • NO-why don't the govt. make the existing policy fair, transparent and judicious instead?.. Same govt. same leaders but new policy..it never gonna work.. • NO, the people have lost faith and trust on the government. How can we trust them to do the right thing. They should first take action against the current backdoor appointments and then we will know they are serious. Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say: • I think it is too early to comments. The Chief Minister has not revealed much information besides making this announcement about the state government initiative for a new recruitment policy. We can only pray that it will be fair, transparent and judicious. We will have to just wait and watch. • For a new recruitment policy to be transparent and fair, there should first be transparency on how the commission is formed to create this new policy. The individuals nominated and chosen to draft the new recruitment policy have to be people of high moral standing and their names should be made public. They should be people with a clean record and should be people of integrity. • We have not heard yet whether this proposal for a new recruitment policy has been approved and formally being taking up by the government. The chief minister only mentioned about it in some event. If the chief minister and government is serious, than they need to formalize this and take up the matter urgently. The public should be told about it in a proper way through a government notification.

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India set for Paris climate meet with grand plans on renewables New delhI, November 29 (IaNs): Seeking a grand alliance among 122 nations to pursue solar energy, India is set to make a significant impact at the 12-day climate change conference in Paris, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself unveiling the country's position on Monday, the opening day. The Indian prime minister will be among the 147 heads of state and government who have, thus far, consented to attend the event - officially called the 21st Session of the Conference of Parties under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Around 50,000 participants, including 25,000 delegates and stakeholders from 196 nations, are to converge in the French capital to forge a legallybinding deal to protect the environment from global warming, without sidestepping the aspirations of poor and developing nations. "Developed countries have to walk the talk," India's Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar told IANS ahead of the crucial meet, hoping for some flexibility from rich nations

Indian civil society groups join global counterparts for actionable COP-21 New delhI, November 29 (IaNs): From the streets of the Connaught Place here to the various districts of Telangana, Rajasthan and Karnataka, Indian civil society groups joined their global counterparts on Sunday to press for an ambitious agreement at the Conference of Parties (COP-21) summit beginning in Paris on Monday. "Today, Raahgiri Day reinforced its linkage with thousands across the global in calling for strong action on sustainable development - one of the defining issues of our time," Sarika Panda of the Raahgiri Foundation, a citizens movment that originated in Gurgaon, adjacent to the national capital, said. "At the COP 21, governments must agree on a robust, universal agreement through which cities, led by US President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande. He also listed the main criteria: A pact on keeping the rise in global temperatures at below 2 degrees Celsius, monitoring mechanism on commitments by countries, steps

Nepal frees detained Indian security personnel New delhI/KathmaNdu, November 29 (IaNs): Nepal has freed two Indian security personnel who were detained after they entered the Himalayan nation while chasing smugglers on Sunday, a senior official said. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) official said a patrolling party of 13 men was after smugglers near the IndiaNepal border when constables Roshan and Ram Prasad mistakenly entered Nepal in foggy weather. Both were detained by authorities there. Nepalese media earlier reported that 13 SSB personnel were detained. Both SSB personnel were released in the afternoon, and they have returned to Indian territory, the official told IANS. The Kathmandu Post Times reported earlier that the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) detained 13 SSB men at Kechana in Jhapa after they entered Nepal while chasing oil smugglers. They were kept at an APF camp in Kechana, it said. Jhapa Chief District Officer Tej Prasad Poudel said they were trying to ascertain if the SSB personnel mistakenly entered Nepal. Residents were quoted as saying that the detained SSB personnel had thrashed a Nepali, Mohammad Alam, while searching his home for smugglers. Four of the 13 SSB personnel had weapons, the report said. The APF team reached Alam's house and detained the Indians. The SSB personnel reportedly entered Nepal by crossing the no man's land from Kechana, the media reports said. Smuggling of petrol and diesel has become rampant on the India-Nepal border ever since protests in Madhesi populated areas since September has effectively led to a blockade of the border. Meanwhile, an Indian number plate bearing jeep was vandalized at Kanchanpur in Nepal, a media report said. Five Maoist cadres were detained following the incident, The Kathmandu Post said. Police escorted the vandalized jeep across the border into India.

'Dialogue only way forward for improving Indo-Pak relations' uNIted NatIoNs, November 29 (ptI): Improved relations between India and Pakistan could create a more conducive environment for the two nations to stem the threat posed by terrorism, UN SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon has said, asserting that dialogue is the only way for them to resolve the differences. "I am convinced that dialogue is the only way forward for improving relations between Pakistan and India. I have urged leaders of both countries to resolve all differences through talks and have offered my good offices to that end," Ban told PTI. He noted that he has publicly called on both countries to exercise restraint in dealing with any incidents. Given the significant threat terrorism has become to international peace and security, Ban said an improved environment between India and Pakistan could help both nations to tackle the threat posed by the scourge. "I believe that an improved relationship between India and Pakistan could create a more conducive environment for both countries to stem the threat posed by terrorism," he said. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in his address to the UN General Assembly debate this year, had proposed a four- point peace initiative to which External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had responded that Pakistan should address just "one issue" of giving up terrorism. The UN chief said that he is aware of the proposals on resuming talks between the two countries presented by leaders of both countries during the General Debate at the United Nations Headquarters this September. "Terrorism has become a significant threat to international peace and security and is causing huge losses every day, as evidenced by recent horrific attacks in places such as Lebanon and Paris," he said. "Member States must work together towards curbing and eradicating this menace," he said. He noted that Pakistan has suffered many terrorist attacks for which its people have paid a heavy price and the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authorities have been making efforts to combat terrorism on its soil.

which are free from pollution and other negative externalities, become a reality and not just a distant dream. Climate change affects us all and we are uniting today from all walks of life to demand action and as world leaders gather in Paris we wish our voice is not ignored," Panda added. At Raahgiri in seven locations, action/2015, a movement of 2000+ organisations from over 150 countries united by the belief that 2015 is a critical year for progress in the fight against climate change, organized a Walk for #ClimateAction in which nearly 20,000 participants united their voice while walking for a safer environment. "The participants were encouraged to give a missed call to 09590461100 to pledge their support for the climate" which will be deliv-

to raise $100 billion annually for a climate fund, and technology transfer from developed to developing nations. On the opening day, Prime Minister Modi and President Hollande will propose a collaborative pact among 122 countries, many of them located between the tropics of cancer

ered to Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, a statement from the organisers said. Amitabh Behar, national anchor for action/2015 India, said: "Addressing climate change and ending poverty and inequalities are two sides of the same coin. We cannot deliver sustainable development without tackling climate change and we cannot tackle climate change without addressing the root causes of poverty, inequality and unsustainable development patterns." "If leaders want to fully implement the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at tackling inequality and ending poverty within a generation, they will need to take sustainable steps and adopt and implement a transformative agenda at the COP-21," he added.

and capricorn, for an alliance to be named the International Agency for Solar Policy and Application. "We must all do our part. For India a target of 175 GW of additional capacity in renewable energy by 2022 and reduction in emission intensity of 33-35 percent by 2030 are just two of the steps of

a comprehensive strategy," Modi had said at a business event in London earlier this month. "We all look forward to a concrete outcome in Paris, within the framework of the UN Convention on Climate Change. The framework has an appropriate balance of collective action: Equity and common-but-differ-

entiated responsibility and respective capabilities," the prime minister had added. Javdekar said there was also no problem in raising the $2.5 trillion that is needed to fund the solar alliance proposed by India over the next decade. "We have worked out the mathematics and its not just a wishlist but concretely backed by money power." At the larger level, the poor and emerging economies want clean and green technology and funding from rich nations to pursue their national interests without harming the environment further, as they hold the industrialised responsible for polluting the earth in the past. "What we are asking for is absolutely fair and the developed world must recognise that they have to atone for the historical carbon emissions that they have been putting out in the atmosphere for over 150 years in their search for prosperity," Javadekar said. India also submitted on October 2, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, its action plan on climate change, called Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, pledging to slash by 33-35 percent

over 15 years, while also pursuing its own sustainable development agenda. These submissions, asked from the 196 members, will serve as the basis for negotiations. "One can reasonably expect a deal in Paris for a process of continuously improving the mitigation ambitions of countries. But that will also not be easy. One may also hope for an agreement related on financing," said Manish Kumar Shrivastava, fellow with The Energy and Resources Institute. But Sunita Narain, the outspoken director-general of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), had her apprehensions, notably on a legally binding commitment, and said the deal may only chart the procedures for submitting reports and make them mandatory. "It may also sidestep the tricky issue of review of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, which countries like India have strangely objected to. It will simply say: In five years there'll be a stocktaking of the aggregate of all the contributions," Narain told IANS. "So no individual coun-

try's progress will be reviewed -- only the sum of their actions." Modi, however, was hopeful. "We look forward to a concrete outcome in Paris within the framework of UN Convention on Climate Change. The framework has appropriate balance of collective actions: Equity and Common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities." Highlights of India's position and offer for the summit: - Formation of solar alliance - Strive for equitable and just climate agreement - Push for funding and technology transfer from developed countries - Propose a healthy and sustainable way of living based on tradition, conservation and moderation - Propose to cut CO2 emissions by 2-3 billion tonnes by 2030 through forest, tree cover - Mobilise funds from rich nations for bridge resources required towards mitigation - Push for global framework for quick diffusion of technology and collaborations

Jammu & Kashmir: Alert sounded along Line of Control as infiltration increases srINagar/New delhI, November 29 (ptI): A high alert has been sounded along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley as infiltration from across the border has seen a sudden spurt with terror groups including banned Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaishe-Mohammed (JeM) believed to have sent nearly 20-25 cadres in the last 10 weeks. The terror activities in Kupwara district over the last eight weeks are suggesting that infiltration from Pakistan-occupiedKashmir (PoK) has increased and these terror groups want to set up base in North Kashmir where the presence has been weak of both the Pakistan-based terror outfits, official sources said on Sunday.

A thorough analysis of intelligence inputs gathered from various agencies indicate that nearly 25 terrorists may have entered into the higher reaches of Kupwara and were trying to find their way into the Valley, the sources said. LeT and JeM have been directed by the ISI to set up their bases in North Kashmir and mingle with the local public with the help of over ground workers and sympathisers of terror groups,they said. The encounter in Manigah forests located on the heights of Kupwara, which has entered into fourth week now, has seen intermittent exchanges of fire between terrorists and army. It is estimated that nearly 10

LeT terrorists had crossed Shamsabari range along the LoC before moving into Manigah forests and taking refugee in 'Dhoks' (temporary accommodation) of nomads before merging with the locals. Two, one in gun fight and the other due to cold, have died so far and hunt is on for the others, the sources said. One Colonel of Army was also killed in the encounters that have been taking place in this area. The sources said that while army had pressed drones and other technical instruments in locating the other terrorists, the treacherous terrain and heavy growth of Conifers in the jungle, natural caves and low visibility was coming handy for militants in hiding

and carrying out surprise attacks on army. The possibility of some of the militants having slipped into Lolab valley cannot be ruled out as well, they said. The recent unsuccessful suicide attack on an army camp in Tangdhar was seen as a diversionary tactics by terror groups so that pressure was eased at other points for allowing militants to sneak in, the sources said. Three terrorists and a civilian was killed on November 25 when army foiled the suicide attack. Lashker's top commander Abu Qaasim, who was wanted in many killings including the Udhampur attack and gunning down of army personnel in 2013, was killed on October 29 in an en-

counter with police in Kulgam. The material collected from his possession included a 'cryptic message' that he had gone to Bandipore on October 7 to receive a group of 10 to 15 Lashker militants who had crossed over to Lolab and moved to jungles of Bandipore when he was trapped by police. However, Jammu and Kashmir Police had lost a brilliant officer Altaf Ahmed. After Abu Qassim's death, searches were conducted in Bandipore forests but it seems that the terrorists had managed to give a slip and it was believed that they may have taken shelter in neighbouring towns or shifted their base to South Kashmir, they said.

Supreme Court slaps Rs 25k fine on Centre for no reply on 'Devadasi' PIL New delhI, November 29 (ptI): The Supreme Court has slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 on the Centre for failing to file on time an affidavit on women being forced to become 'devadasis' and the possibility of abolition of the age-old tradition. A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and U U Lalit said that since the government has not filed its response despite the last opportunity given by the court on September 11, it needed to pay a cost of Rs 25,000. However, it asked the authorities concerned to file an affidavit within four weeks. In September, the Centre had agreed to file a composite affidavit with regard to the system of women being allegedly forced to become devadasis. A 'devadasi' is a woman dedicated to worship and service of a deity or a temple all her life. The court had then said that no further time will be granted in the matter. It has now fixed the matter for hearing on January 8. The court had sought Centre's response on PIL filed last year by NGO S L Foundation, which sought direction to central and Karnataka governments to take urgent steps for re-

straining the 'devadasis' dedication that was going to be held on the midnight of February 13, 2014 at Uttangi Mala Durga Temple in the state's Devanagar district as it was against the provision of the Constitution. The Supreme Court was told that the activity was also against the Karnataka Devadasis Prohibition of Dedication Act, 1982, and conflicts with the rights of juveniles. The court had also then directed Karnataka's Chief Secretary to take all preventive measures in respect of a programme, wherein Dalit girl children were to be dedicated as 'devadasis'. The bench had also sought Karnataka government's reply and asked it to file a response on the PIL seeking framing of guidelines to stop the tradition of 'devadasis', saying it is a national shame. The NGO has alleged that the process of 'devadasi' dedication was still prevalent in different parts of the country despite the law against it and pleaded for the apex court's intervention in the matter. The NGO has sought direction to the central government to frame a law and guide- President Pranab Mukherjee inspects a guard of honor during a Standard Presentalines to prohibit the practice of this system tion to 18 and 22 Squadron of Indian Air Force at Air Force Station at Hasimara in West in any part of the country. Bengal. (PTI Photo)

Why Indian tribes need more opportunities to 'Make (a living) in India' Jamshedpur, No vember 29 (IaNs): Sumanti Bhagat, a petite 30-year-old Oraon tribal woman, famous among her tribe for her paintings, uses some sophisticated techniques that could put many contemporary artists to shame. Bhagat, who has been living in Jaspurnagar since her birth, hand paints on canvases Oraon symbols and images that unique among her tribe's day-today living. Bhagat says simplicity is the key to leading a happy life. She is mostly seen in a white linen red-bordered saree and feathers stuck in her hair. Bhagat feels she is lucky to have a tool in her hand - her art - by which she can know more about the "non-tribal" society.

"Through this art, I am able to visit other places and know more about the world. That is when I know I have very little opportunity to make it big in life. I'm invited for art exhibitions but sometimes paid a mere Rs.500 a day," Bhagat told IANS here, where she was exhibiting her artworks at the recently-concluded Samvaad Tribal Conclave. Bhagat uses only natural substances for her colours, like rice powder for white, sandstone for red, black soil, limestone for a shade of black and even uses dried cow dung and coal to add other shades to her paintings. All her paintings display grooves , an element that gives them a three-dimensional look and elevates them to a whole new level.

As I complemented her on her techniques, she asked gently, yet firmly: "But why aren't we given any opportunities to make a living? Aren't we a part of this country too?" To which, I stood still as I had no answer to give her. She said she manages to make Rs.4,000 a month from her art shows. "I don't have too much to spend in my Jasarpurnagar town, but who wouldn't like to earn more to send their kids to better schools," Bhagat humbly asked, mentioning her two children, who are in classes 2nd and 4th. Very similar was the story of a Malika Mannow, a 29-year-old, who lives in a neglected corner of the country - few kilometres from Along town of Arunachal Pradesh.

She lives with her family of five - husband, two children and mother-in-law and makes a living selling green tea, jute products and some local delicacies like fish and pork pickles. "Where I live, we majorly deal and procure things through the barter system. Those who grow pulses exchange them for some clothes. But we want to send our kids to study and need money," Mannow, who showcased the Adi tribe's lifestyle at the conclave, told IANS. She said she has started sending her home-made pickle, jute products and tea to other cities to sell them there and make some money. "But we aren't paid as much as a local person in the city would make, selling the same product, even if

of lesser quality. It's getting tougher to get an education for our kids," Mannow lamented. She was making all her efforts, by working with other NGO's and exhibiting her products at exhibitions in other cities, and manages to make just Rs.7,000 a month. Her husband makes some Rs.4,000-Rs.5,000 through wood-cutting. There were many such stories under just one roof of this tribal conclave. Some displaced by development projects and some who moved to cities looking for a better future but did not always manage to get a job and had to live on the streets for the rest of their lives. These were men and women not figuring in electoral rolls or possessing an

ID card because they live in places where no government official has ever stepped in and because their numbers don't add up to a vote bank. As the world worries about the Middle East refugee crisis, here are India's own economic and social refugees - still waiting to be recognized by the state. Aren't these the men and women who need more opportunities to 'Make (a living) in India' than those given to businesses? While many still fight to keep their homes from being destroyed for development, many remain displaced and homeless beccause of developmental projects. The question still remains: Development for whom?

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In pursuance of the approval given by the Government vide letter No: DSE/RMSA-UPGRADATION/2011, dated Kohima the 27 of Nov 2015, the provisional result of the Recruitment of Secondary Teachers for RMSA schools is declared as per the Annexure enclosed. It shall be the prerogative of the Nagaland Education Mission Society to decide on placement and posting of the selected teachers. Selected candidates who wish to accept the selection may communicate their acceptance in plain paper to the undersigned on or before the 10th of December 2015. If acceptance letter is not received by the stipulated date it shall be presumed that the candidate do not wish to accept the offer and the same shall be awarded to the candidates in the waiting list. The waiting lists shall remain valid for a period of six months from the date of the publication of the results. All appointments shall be subject to verification of Documents/Certificates by the office of the State Mission Authority, RMSA, Nagaland. th

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District: DIMAPUR (Social Science) Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Ms. LITOLI ACHUMI 2 Ms. LIMATILA 3 Ms. WATILA 4 Ms. WATILA 5 Ms. SUNGJEMTOLA AO 6 Ms. H. TUNIKALI CHISHO 7 Mr. AOSUNGKUM LONGKUMER 8 Ms. CHONGPY MISAO 9 Ms. REMPENI LOTHA 10 Ms. KALITO H. SHOHE 11 Mr. T. TALIWABANG JAMIR 12 Ms. NEIKHROVEÜ 13 Ms. VESUNO K. MURUMI 14 Mr. MOAREN SAIR 15 Ms. APOKLA 16 Ms. SENTIKUMLA T. JAMIR 17 Ms. ABOKALI V. ZHIMOMI 18 Ms. SUPONGSENLA PONGEN 19 Ms. EUREKA K. AOMI 20 Ms. AKALA PONGENTSUR 21 Ms. NUNGSANGYULA 22 Ms. ANGUNO KHATE District: KIPHIRE (Social Science) 1 Ms. RUTHLI SUMI 2 Mr. TOKIVI AYEE 3 Mr. DAVID H. YIMCHUNGER 4 Ms. HOTINGLA S. SANGTAM 5 Ms. LINSUSHI W. TIKHIR 6 Ms. AMITOLI S. SUMI 7 Mr. HEBOTO 8 Mr. TSULEMTHONG K. 9 Mr. T. JONGSEN 10 Mr. AUGUSTINE SUMI 11 Mr. KAKIKA Z. SUMI 12 Mr. SEOLI 13 Ms. ELIZABETH KHETOLI 14 Mr. S. RHIMUSU SANGTAM 15 Mr. P. ACHUMSE SANGTAM 16 Mr. TOKIKA K. CHOPHIMI 17 Ms. T. AKHUMLA 18 Mr. KHEAPONG T. TIKHIR District: KOHIMA (Social Science) Mr. ZHAPUCHUTUO JAMES CHUTSO 1 2 Ms. CHALIEVINUO PIELIE 3 Ms. SIHANLE SEB 4 Ms. RÜÜLENUO 5 Ms. KHRIELABEINUO 6 Ms. ASING KENT 7 Mr. SEYIEVITO 8 Ms. VIZAYIENUO ZASHÜMO 9 Ms. ZHAVINO NAGI 10 Mr. THEYIESANYÜ KEVIN SOTE 11 Mr. BENKIYA APON 12 Ms. NUTHILU 13 Ms. VISEKUNO ROTE 14 Ms. MEDONGUNUO YORE 15 Ms. RHINILE THONG 16 Ms. KHRIEPHRENO KIPU District: LONGLENG (Social Science) 1 Ms. TENWAU PHOM 2 Ms. LEMLEN C. SHUKA PHOM 3 Ms. KONI L. PHOM 4 Ms. L. PONGNGOI PHOM 5 Ms. NYIAMJAI 6 Ms. T. LIMEI 7 Ms. C. NGENAOK PHOM 8 Ms. H. KONGNYU 9 Mr. H. LENLONG 10 Mr. H. BAULEM 11 Mr. BAKON PHOM 12 Mr. H. PHONGLEN PHOM 13 Mr. METNGAN PHOM 14 Mr. HANVANG PHOM District: MOKOKCHUNG (Social Science) 1 Mr. SENKAMEREN AIER 2 MS. N. L. ASANGLA 3 Ms. CHUBAMENLA 4 Mr. CHUBANUNGBA AO 5 Mr. YABANGRI CHANGKIRI 6 Ms. MARNUNGLA 7 Mr. R. SASHIMONGBA 8 Ms. TAKATILA 9 Mr. IMLIAKUM 10 Ms. ATULA PONGENER 11 Ms. I. TALIPOKLA JAMIR 12 Mr. MECHONGJANG 13 Ms. TOSHIMONGLA AIER 14 Ms. SASHISOLA JAMIR 15 Ms. IMSUIENLA M. 16 Ms. TULUSENLA JAMIR 17 Ms. MARMENLA JAMIR 18 Mr. MOANUNGSANG IMCHEN 19 Ms. IMKONGLEMLA N. KECHU 20 Ms. T. TIANARO LONGKUMER 21 Mr. IMCHALEMBA 22 Ms. RENO LONGCHAR 23 Ms. NUNGSHINARO 24 Ms. AKUMTULA JAMIR 25 Ms. ARENJONGLA S. JAMIR 26 Ms. IMNASANGLA 27 Ms. M. WATIKALA LONGCHAR 28 Ms. ALIMONGLA 29 Mr. IMLISUNEP WALLING 30 Mr. TIATEMJEN TZUDIR 31 Ms. SENTIENLA LONGKUMER 32 Ms. TOSHIENLA AO 33 Ms. I. AKUMLA IMCHEN Ms. RONGSENMENLA LONGKUMER 34 35 Mr. ARMEREN 36 Ms. TEMSUYANGLA 37 Mr. JONGPONGNUNGSANG Ms. TEMJENLILA LONGKUMTSUR 38 39 Ms. SADEMJUNGLA 40 Mr. LIMAYANGER L. IMCHEN District: WOKHA (Social Science) 1 Mr. BILLY LOTHA 2 Mr. ZANBENTHUNG SHITIRI 3 Ms. C. MHABENI KIKON 4 Ms. N. MHONO NGULLIE 5 Ms. SORENI Z. EZUNG 6 Mr. ASHAMO EZUNG 7 Ms. LIBENI TUNGOE 8 Mr. VICTOR T. NGULLIE 9 Ms. STONEY HUMTSOE 10 Mr. JANBEMO NGULLIE 11 Mr. RENBEMO L. PATTON 12 Ms. S. ABENO YANTHAN 13 Mr. JOHN HUMTSOE 14 Ms. AJANO N. LOTHA 15 Ms. L. ARENI MURRY 16 MS. W. YANPONI KITHAN 17 Ms. S. LORENI 18 Ms. MERILO LOTHA 19 Ms. LOCHUMBENI LOTHA 20 Mr. PHYOBEN EZUNG District: ZUNHEBOTO (Social Science) 1 Ms. NGUVITOLI 2 Ms. ILIKA YEPTHOMI 3 Ms. TOKALI YEPTHO 4 Ms. ALOTOLI T. ASSUMI 5 Mr. VISHIKA V. CHISHI 6 Ms. ILIKA TSUQU 7 Ms. HITOLI H. 8 Ms. KAINALI K. SUMI 9 Ms. KIVIHOLI H. SUMI 10 Ms. HOVILI 11 Ms. RUTH YEPTHO 12 Ms. ILITOLI SUMI 13 Mr. YEVIKA 14 Ms. VIVI CHISHI 15 Mr. TOKIVI SUHOVI 16 Ms. ALIBO WOTSA 17 Mr. KUHOKHE AYE I. 18 Ms. TOLIKA T. ASSUMI District: MON (Social Science) 1 Mr. M. ALEI 2 Ms. NGEPPON KONYAK 3 Mr. BOMTANG KONYAK P. 4 Ms. SHONGNA C. S. KONYAK 5 Ms. AKAM KONYAK 6 Ms. TULEIH KONYAK

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7 Mr. JEMLEI KONYAK 8 Ms. YAGAO KONYAK 9 Ms. A. DEMMEI 10 Ms. NYOMOI KONYAK 11 Ms. BANJOI ESTHER KONYAK 12 Ms. SANKY W. KONYAK 13 Mr. N. LAMPHA 14 Mr. PHOYING KONYAK District: PEREN (Social Science) 1 Mr. HAITO NDANG 2 Ms. HEILUNGYILE NDANG 3 Mr. MAHEU HINLAK 4 Ms. RAMDOIGUMLE 5 Mr. HAISOLIABE NDANG 6 Ms. P. ROSELINE District: PHEK (Social Science) 1 Ms. ABVUNUO 2 Mr. KUTSHOLO TSUHAH 3 Ms. SIERHETSÜ 4 Mr. LOZHISIE 5 Ms. KEKHRONYI-Ü KROME 6 Ms. ANGULE PETHÜRY 7 Ms. ESTHER LEA 8 Mr. VERAISHUNG KEYHO 9 Ms. IRIS POJI 10 Ms. JESSY NGOURI 11 Mr. THOWASIE KATIRY 12 Ms. MERRY KEYHO 13 Ms. KUOSATOLÜ DOZO 14 Mr. NEINGUTO-U LASUH 15 Ms. NIEPALU DASAI 16 Ms. TEWE-Ü KREO 17 Mr. WEKULO LOHE 18 Ms. CHEWULE KAPFO 19 Ms. WEKOTE-Ü WETSAH 20 Ms. MELIKHRO MERO 21 Ms. LHITSHOTE-Ü MEDO 22 Ms. TSOPE-U LASUH 23 Mr. DINGUPE LASUH 24 Ms. LIETHONUO RHAKHO 25 Ms. CHOYIVELU 26 Mr. VEZHO VADEO 27 Mr. ZHOSATO RHAKHO 28 Mr. KHRUKROKU VERO District: TUENSANG (Social Science) 1 Ms. S. LITINGLA SANGTAM 2 Ms. SENTIKUMLA CHANG 3 Ms. R. S. ATSALA 4 Ms. CHEMTEN CHANG 5 Ms. C. TEMSUMENLA 6 Ms. CHONGLIU KHIAMNIUNGAN Mr. S. THUNGDILEMPONG CHANG 7 8 Ms. C. ESTHER LEMLA CHANG 9 Ms. BITSALA SANGTAM 10 Mr. KUSHEM YEMJONG CHANG 11 Mr. IMLIKUMBA SANGTAM 12 Mr. CHETEI 13 Mr. S. MOSES LACHUMONG 14 Mr. YANGTSALIBA SANGTAM Mr. HAUHJAM HOPONG I. CHANG 15 16 Mr. TOKING YIMCHUNGER 17 Ms. IMSEJUNGLA 18 Mr. CHUBAKUMBA CHANG 19 Mr. YANTHRONG CHANG 20 Ms. AUCHINGKHUMLA CHANG 21 Mr. HEMTOK 22 Mr. LANGAKHUM CHANG 23 Mr. T. THSALISE 24 Ms. DEKHINGPILA THONGER 25 Mr. B. KHAIKO LAM 26 Ms. HONGKONGSONLA CHANG SUbject: eNGLISH District: Dimapur Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Ms. KAZUKALA 2 Ms. BENDANGLILA 3 Ms. MANENKALA AO 4 Ms. EVI KIHO 5 Ms. RONGSENKALA 6 Ms. LYDIA AMRI 7 Ms. NAROSENLA CHANG 8 Ms. TEMJENRENLA B. AO 9 Ms. LOLENINLA IMCHEN 10 Ms. RONGSENINLA AIER 11 Ms. NUKSHIENLA LONGCHAR District: Kiphire (English) Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Mr. SAMUEL S. 2 Ms. HANRENLA K. 3 Mr. ALVIS T. SUMI 4 Mr. TIABA S. SANGTAM 5 Ms. ESTHER KONYAK 6 Ms. WATLONG KONYAK 7 Ms. WANGYING KONYAK 8 Ms. MONYU KONYAK 9 Mr. GOPAN AMESHU District: Kohima (English) 1 Ms. KHRIEKEYIENO ZASHÜMO 2 Ms. NEIZOTUONUO 3 Ms. SUBOLE KHIEYA 4 Ms. VISOBEI-Ü Ms. JENNY LAMECHANE CHHETTRI 5 6 Ms. MEDONGUNUO SOLO 7 Ms. KEKONINO ZHUNYU 8 Ms. TEPUSANO SOTHU District: Longleng (English) 1 Ms. P. MOINGOI 2 Mr. RICHARD LONGANG PHOM 3 Ms. Y. PAUPHEN BUCHEM 4 Ms. S. HENLLY PHOM 5 Mr. C. HENKUP PHOM 6 Ms. PAUNEN M. LAKPAN 7 Ms. SHAMLA LEINAK District: Mokokchung (English) 1 Ms. ARENSENLA 2 Ms. WATIENLA 3 Ms. TEMJENJUNGLA LONGCHAR 4 Ms. LANUSENLA JAMIR 5 Ms. MOARENLA TZÜDIR 6 Ms. RONGSENTSULA 7 Ms. WANGSHIRENLA JAMIR 8 Ms. PURTILA JAMIR 9 Ms. KILENWALA IMSONG 10 Ms. T. IMLIMENLA 11 Ms. NAROLA LONGKUMER 12 Mr. TEMSUMEREN 13 Ms. NUNGSANGNENLA 14 Ms. CHUBAMONGLA IMCHEN 15 Ms. ALISONGLA PONGENER 16 Ms. TIANUNGLA 17 Ms. IMTIYALA LONGKUMER 18 Ms. B. NAROLA 19 Ms. CHUBASANGLA AO 20 Ms. LANUJUNGLA KICHU District: Peren (English) Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Ms. SUIYIPEULE NSA 2 Ms. BATULE 3 Ms. NSAMNEULE HEGUY District: Mon (English) 1 Ms. AYING KONYAK 2 Ms. A. LEEJUNG KONYAK 3 Ms. K. S. MARIAM 4 Ms. NEANGMEI B. KONYAK 5 Mr. W. MANGSHONG 6 Ms. TONLIH 7 Mr. TINKEM KONYAK District: Phek (English) 1 Ms. WETSHOKHRO-Ü AKAMI 2 Ms. MEDOSALE ZATHI 3 Ms. TEKHELOU THOPI 4 Ms. NEIKHROÜ TSUHAH 5 Ms. TABITHA KOZA 6 Ms. AVELÜ MERO 7 Ms. SHEVOTALU 9 Ms. MESEPE-Ü KHAPE 10 Ms. ROKWETE-Ü KUPA 11 Ms. EYIEWE-Ü TSIDO 12 Mr. CEKROKHRÜYI SWÜRO 13 Ms. ZAVETALÜ YHOBÜ 14 Ms. LUHALA District: Tuensang (English)

F029 F183 F224 F149 F323 F207 F387 F087 G127 G118 G137 G192 G145 G177 H218 H261 H130 H465 H315 H319 H138 H123 H158 H131 H372 H141 H246 H266 H072 H105 H190 H287 H279 H108 H381 H080 H447 H353 H239 H394 H222 H417 I351 I132 I327 I225 I226 I535 I199 I133 I335 I210 I387 I272 I386 I419 I092 I209 I235 I123 I317 I407 I093 I060 I512 I348 I412 I437 Roll No. A722 A676 A734 A675 A677 A743 A680 A684 A700 A649 A735 Roll No. B248 B232 B236 B234 F477 F478 F483 F471 F456 C444 C483 C437 C424 C429 C432 C442 C474 D171 D190 D189 D181 D185 D183 D187 E620 E661 E617 E629 E635 E644 E662 E626 E652 E679 E636 E641 E675 E663 E628 E645 E619 E666 E627 E646 Roll No. G310 G342 G319 F468 F447 F438 F485 F495 F481 F476 H597 H554 H606 H573 H161 H589 H619 H572 H565 H603 H617 H569 H593

1 Ms. YIMSUYENLA 2 Ms. C. ASOLA 3 Ms. M. CHONGTI KHIMN 4 Ms. JUVING NOKHIO LAM Ms. NIAMKOI L. KHIAMNIUNGAN 5 6 Ms. T. RUTH KHIAMNIUNGAN 7 Ms. CHUBALEMLA CHANG 8 Ms. NAOMILEMLA I. CHANG Ms. KIUKHUMLA R. YIMCHUNGER 9 10 Mr. THUNGPANGNGAKU CHANG 11 Ms. SHOCHIMLA SILVIA H. 12 Ms. S. NYIMANGSENTI 13 Mr. ROVI SANGTAM District: Wokha (English) 1 Ms. L. LOBILO MURRY 2 Mr. T. MYANTHUNG EZUNG 3 Ms. MHALO N. KITHAN 4 Ms. GRACE YANTHAN 5 Ms. CHUMBENI T. LOTHA 6 Ms. S. LITHUNGBENI NGULLIE 7 Ms. JOYCEE YANTHAN 8 Ms. B. NCHUMBENI ODYUO 9 Ms. SORENBENI A. TSOPOE 10 Ms. LOTHUNGBENI K. MURRY District: Zunheboto (English) 1 Ms. OTOLI V. YEPTHO 2 Ms. TOKALI SWU 3 Ms. VITOLI G. 4 Ms. NIKALI SUMI 5 Ms. JUTOLI ZHIMOMI 6 Ms. ROSEKALI SEMA 7 Ms. VIBOLI A. ZHIMO 8 Ms. IWULI V. YEPTHO 9 Mr. NILOTO SUMI SUBjECT: MATHEMATICS District: Dimapur Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 MR. I. LHOSHETO SWU 2 MR. HOKUGHA S. YEPTHO 3 Mr. BENJUNGTOSHI JAMIR 4 Mr. LONGSHITHUNG HUMTSOE 5 Mr. LANUTOSHI AO 6 Mr. WEPRE LASUH 7 Ms. CHONGHOI SINGSONG District: Kohima (Mathematics) 1 Ms. KHRIEZOVONUO CHALE 2 Ms. PONAM THAPA 3 Mr. KEJALHUTO PUNYU 4 Ms. CHRISTIE APON 5 Ms. TSERING LHAMU LAMA 6 Ms. KERUNO VAKHA 7 Mr. VITSEITUO KHEZHIE 8 Ms. VIBUNÜ District: PHEK (Mathematics) 1 Mr. SAHU YHOBU 2 Mr. KUTHOVE MEDEO District: Tuensang (Mathematics) 1 Mr. CHONGSHEN MONGBA 2 Ms. IMSUTILA CHANG 3 Mr. ADHIKARIMAYUM MAHENDRA SHARMA District: Mokokchung (Mathematics) 1 Mr. LANUWAPANG IMSONG 2 Ms. CHUBAMENLA JAMIR 3 Ms. SENTITOLA IMCHEN 4 Mr. NOKONGWABA JAMIR 5 Ms. TSUKTIRENLA KICHU 6 Mr. TALIANGSHI IMCHEN 7 Mr. IMLIANGSHI LONGKUMER 8 Mr. NOKCHATEMJEN 9 Mr. MOANUNGSANG 10 Mr. TSUKNUNGRENBA 11 Ms. IMSUJUNGLA PONGENER 12 Ms. ARENMENLA JAMIR 13 Ms. PURSANGLA JAMIR 14 Mr. LIPOKMEREN JAMIR 15 Ms. TEMSUMENLA LONGKUMTSUR 16 Mr. I. ARJUNG JAMIR 17 Mr. TEMSUKUM JAMIR SUBjECT: SCIENCE District: Dimapur Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Mr. IMLIMAR WALLING 2 Ms. PIKATOLI H. SHOHE 3 Ms. IMLIBENLA AIER 4 Ms. AKUMYALA JAMIR 5 Ms. LAMNEINEM 6 Ms. AGUMLE 7 Ms. WATIENLA 8 Ms. IMLIBENLA AIER 9 Ms. HITOLI A. ZHIMOMI 10 Ms. IMYARILA CHANGKIRE 11 Ms. TSUKDINUNGLA IMCHEN District: Kiphire (Science) 1 Mr. ATINGSE 2 Mr. Y. TSULIMTHONG 3 Ms. NITOKALI K. SUMI Ms. YANTHRONGLA YIMCHUNGER 4 5 Ms. APILA T. 6 Ms. ALICE P. SANGTAM 7 Mr. AZIRU S. JOHN 8 Mr. V. AKETO SEMA 9 Mr. IMKONGYANGER IMCHEN District: Kohima (Science) 1 Mr. RÜÜLHOUNUO RITA Ms. MOLUNGSUNGLA LONGCHAR 2 3 Ms. KEDUOKHRIENUO CHALIEU 4 Ms. KEVI ZHOTSO 5 Ms. VIZONO NAKHRO 6 Mr. AMOS SEB 7 Mr. KEVIJA NAKHRO 8 Ms. KHRIEZOVONUO METHA District: Longleng (Science) 1 Ms. LEANG P. PHOM 2 Mr. H. KEYE PHOM 3 Ms. T. PANGYUNG PHOM 4 Ms. CHINGYAN H. PHOM 5 Ms. Y. AMONLA JAMIR 6 Mr. THSUSIETHO NYUTHE 7 Mr. IGALAKPE NREUTUILANG District: Wokha (Mathematics) 1 Mr. BONTHUNGO YANTHAN 2 Mr. BONATHUNG Y. LOTHA 3 Ms. NANCY LOTHA District: Zunheboto (Mathematics) 1 Mr. KAWOTO H. AWOMI 2 Mr. VINOTO ACHUMI District: Mokokchung (Science) Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Ms. YASHIRENLA JAMIR 2 Ms. IMLINARO 3 Ms. SADEMMENLA 4 Mr. MOAWAPANG TZÜDIR 5 Ms. IMOKOKLA 6 Ms. WAPANGTULA 7 Ms. S. TSUKTILEMLA WALLING 8 Mr. LEPTEN WALLING 9 Ms. TIARENLA JAMIR 10 Ms. IMGKONGCHILA B. JAMIR 11 Ms. IMLAMONGLA 12 Ms. IMNARENLA 13 Ms. SUNGJEMLILA KICHU 14 Ms. IMRONGSENLA 15 Ms. MOARENLA JAMIR 16 Ms. SENDONGRENLA 17 Mr. IMSUYATET 18 Mr. LIMACHAWA 19 Mr. TEMSUTOSHI LONGKUMER Mr. MAYANGTUSHI LONGKUMER 20 District: Mon (Science) 1 Mr. B. MANKAM KONYAK 2 Mr. K. OMWANG 3 Mr. L. ATHILI HENRY 4 Ms. J.N. MOIYA 5 Mr. TINGCHAK 6 Mr. HENGANG KONYAK 7 Mr. SUKHALU CHISHI District: Peren (Science) 1 Ms. GANGAI 2 Mr. HAISWALIANG 3 Mr. LUNGKIMLUNG District: Phek (Science)

I610 I564 I578 I605 I566 I574 I581 I590 I577 I602 I601 I619 I607 J636 J663 J619 J653 J645 J627 J641 J605 J662 J622 K357 K387 K350 K374 K344 K339 K359 K363 K337 Roll No. A623 A624 A626 A628 A625 A629 A622 C410 C409 C417 C411 C421 C419 C418 C412 H553 H551 I558 I557 I556 E607 E614 E601 E605 E600 E611 E615 E613 E603 E606 E602 E599 E608 E610 E616 E612 E609 Roll No. A032 A075 A103 A051 A098 A088 A031 A006 A097 A081 A078 B003 B004 B002 B006 B001 B005 B007 A095 A090 C009 C038 C019 C020 C040 C013 C008 C041 D003 D001 D004 D002 A070 H044 G022 J586 J585 J589 K334 K333 Roll No. E047 E031 E043 E089 E018 E030 E086 E081 E042 E026 E068 E055 E004 E072 E001 E002 E023 E074 E037 E070 F008 F003 F011 F001 F010 F004 A102 G012 G007 G003

1 Ms. WEKO-Ü KHUTSO 2 Mr. KEZHOTHITO KEYHO 3 Ms. CHEWE-U KAPFO 4 Mr. NEVEYO VERO 5 Mr. YASANGTHU 6 Mr. WEPRE WETSAH 7 Mr. VETHITO NYEKHA 8 Mr. CHISATO VERO 9 Ms. ZACHIKHOLÜ RHAKHO 10 Ms. BEWE-Ü KHUTSOH 11 Ms. WETE-Ü LOSOU 12 Mr. NETO PURO 13 Mr. KHRUSAYI KHAMO 14 Ms. VELU KHAMU District: Wokha (Science) 1 Ms. ERANBENI JUNGI 2 Ms. CHIDENO SHITIRE 3 Mr. N. ROBERT LOTHA 4 Ms. THUNGDENO L. JAMI 5 Mr. E. MERIBEMO KIKON 6 Mr. BENCHUMO OVUNG 7 Ms. T. SANCHIBENI HUMTSOE 8 Ms. MARTINA W. PATTON 9 Ms. ROSY K. ODYUO 10 Ms. P. NCHUMBENI LOTHA District: tuensang (Science) 1 Ms. Y. TIAKALA 2 Ms. HONGMAO KHIAMNUNGAN 3 Mr. HATHOU NOKHIO LAM 4 Ms. B. SUNGMO KUNDANG CHANG 5 Ms. I. TSELY THAAM 6 Ms. POHOI 7 Mr. LANGADOCHUMONG 8 Ms. A. REBECCA 9 Mr. TUKIUMONG YIMCHUNGER Ms. IMKONGSHONGLA LONGKUMER 10 11 Mr. ADISE S. 12 Mr. LOYEM 13 Mr. O. NATO YEMKONG District: Zunheboto (Science) 1 Ms. JENNY H. KIBA 2 Mr. VITOLU 3 Ms. ELINA SWU 4 Mr. HINOTO Z. 5 Ms. LIVIKA K. ZHIMOMI 6 Mr. AKABO S. AYE 7 Mr. L. VIKAZHE CHISHI 8 Ms. KAINOLI AYE 9 Mr. MUGHATO K. KIBA SUBjECT: MIL Sub. : Lotha Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Ms. L. ARENO TUNGOE 2 Mr. J. ZUCHAMO LOTHA 3 Mr. C. PHYOCHAMO LOTHA Sub. : Ao Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Mr. LIMAWATI 2 Ms. AKUMJUNGLA PONGEN 3 Ms. LEJENMONGLA 4 Mr. PANGERAKUM 5 Mr. PURTEMJEN JAMIR Sub. : Sumi Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Mr. NEWKA 2 Mr. ABITO K. SUMI 3 Ms. AVILI KIBA 4 Ms. MUGHAKALI H. 5 Mr. AMENTO N. SUMI 6 Mr. AKAVI G. ZHIMO 7 Ms. MUGHA S. 8 Mr. OBED Z. Sub. : Tenyidie Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Ms. RÜÜPHENO KEHIE Ms. VIKUOSIENUO BELHO Ms. KEVITSOVONUO KRUSE Ms. VIMEZONO KHATE Mr. VIKUOSA Ms. KHRIELABEINUO Ms. KHRIELHOUSIEU MERE Mr. KEVILHOUZO KEYHUO Ms. KEKHRIEVINUO Ms. NEISANUO KENSE Mr. KEVISETUO CHADI Mr. THEJASELIE VÜPRÜ Ms. NEISOÜ ZUMVÜ Mr. ZASHEPA KHAMO Mr. MHIENIRIELIE Ms. KEVISENUO MEDOM Ms. OVISHENO Ms. NEIPEU KREO Ms. RAZOUKHRIENUO RUTSA Ms. KETUVINO MERU Ms. KESOSIENUO Ms. KEKHRIEVONUO CHALE Ms. KEDILENUO Ms. NUTSUSOLU RIO Mr. DAVID FEEDHU Mr. LÜGHACHU PFITHU Ms. S. LÜKHÜFI PFINYU Mr. RHELESIE Mr. YICHURU Mr. MASHA WAITING LIST

Social Science (General-Waiting List) Sl. No. Name of Candidate 1 Ms. MICHELLE MURRY 2 Ms. MOABENLA AIER 3 Mr. AMO TEMI 4 Ms. MHABENI HUMTSOE 5 Ms. RUGUOMENUO 7 Ms. THEJANGUSANO VAKHA 8 Mr. SETO NEIKHA 9 Mr. SHÜRHOVOTUO ANGAMI 10 Ms. NOUNE-Ü 11 Mr. MOABA JAMIR 12 Ms. VITUONUO KIRE 13 Ms. NOKULE KISO 14 Ms. SUNGJEMNARO 15 Ms. S. KATISENLA AIER 16 Ms. AJUNGLA S. JAMIR 17 Ms. TIALILA LONGCHAR 18 Ms. SATEMLILA IMCHEN 19 Mr. VIDOZHALIE CHUSI 20 Ms. P. TEMJENNUNGLA IMSONG 21 Ms. YANGERMENLA JAMIR 22 ZENI KHING 23 Ms. I. SUNGJEMSENLA AO 24 Ms. CHIPIKALI 25 Mr. VIVOTUO MEDOM 26 Ms. S. IMSUINLA IMCHEN 27 Ms. S. IMTIPOKYIMLA 28 MECIESENUO SEZO Mr. C. YANRENTHUNG NGULLIE 29 30 Ms. ZUCHANBENI R. HUMTSOE 31 Ms. KEZEVINUO RUPREO 32 Ms. KEVITSOSIENO NISA 33 Ms. AKAHOLI Z. KAPPO 34 Ms. AOTULA AO 35 Ms. ASIEÜ ZATSU 36 Ms. KELEZHONÜ 37 Ms. PETEKHRIENUO KUOTSU 38 Ms. LOVIKA SEMA 39 Ms. VITOKALI K. JIMO 40 Ms. LICHANBENI EZUNG 41 Ms. ZUTHUNGLO C. PATTON 42 Mr. AYHUNLO TEP 43 Ms. HATKHOLHING HANGSING 44 Ms. TEMSUTOLA 45 Ms. BENDANGINLA 46 Ms. KALIHO SEMA 47 Ms. ILOLI AYEMI 48 Ms. MERENLILA PONGENER 49 Ms. TEMSULILA 50 Ms. KIJAIENLA 51 Ms. TIALILA 52 Ms. ELIO S. SUMI 53 Mr. NYANBEMO PATTON 54 Ms. LIMALA S. JAMIR 55 Mr. I. IMLIYATET LONGKUMER 56 Ms. KUGHAHOLI A. YEPTHO 57 Ms. WIJIUDINLIU 58 Ms. POONAM MECH

H028 H020 H004 H008 H029 H015 H005 H035 H031 H037 H013 H032 H016 H017 J003 J016 J049 J041 J047 J054 J052 J038 J001 J024 I021 I026 I033 I001 I011 I012 I005 I037 I010 I038 I009 I004 I014 K003 K004 K021 K006 K012 K011 K022 K010 K027 Roll No. J669 J668 J670 Roll No. E724 E707 E712 A755 E716 Roll No. K400 K406 K405 K402 K399 K403 A763 K404 Roll No. C530 C550 A764 C514 C515 C526 C536 C540 C531 C541 C524 A765 C517 H624 C545 C558 C535 H635 C539 C542 C512 C511 C533 H642 H562 H464 H488 H129 H089 H318

Roll No. A216 A519 C153 A276 C371 C227 C274 C254 C068 A363 C219 C271 A461 A544 A184 A423 A238 C088 A341 A192 C134 A569 A126 C372 A300 A495 C400 J348 J469 A377 C090 K184 A136 A468 C278 A234 A550 A379 J357 J537 A385 A342 A249 E398 A195 A257 E207 A170 A112 E118 K251 A168 A185 E126 A286 G222 A403

59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 5 9 10 Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Ms. LOVINTOLI TSUQU A150 Ms. IMNUKSUNGLA LONGKUMER E283 Ms. WATIENLA E300 Ms. IBASILE MERU G163 Ms. VITHONEINUO SIRIE C224 Ms. AMEN JAMIR E444 Ms. TEMSUJUNGLA E526 Ms. LAMHOIKIM KIM MISAO A360 Mr. HEROTO K. SUMI K099 Ms. KALIVI K. ZHIMO K215 Ms. TEMJENMENLA E248 Ms. LIKA Y. SWU K045 Ms. MERANGKALA E433 Mr. TOKAVI H. SHIKHU K038 Ms. BETHEL SEB A467 Ms. SENTISANGLA A255 Ms. BENDANGNARO A500 Mr. PETER K. ACHUMI A296 Ms. TAYONGCHILA JAMIR A577 Ms. PUOTOUNGUNO C200 Ms. I. ANUNGLA JAMIR A277 Ms. TONGPANGMONGLA JAMIR E319 Ms. NAROKUMLA JAMIR A161 Mr. JAMES K035 Mr. IMLITEMJEN E510 Ms. ZUCHUMBENI M. NGULLIE J275 Mr. MHONREMO N. KIKON J274 Ms. Y. ROSEY JAMI J547 Ms. JAMEZENLA JAMIR E323 Ms. TEMSUSANGLA PONGENER E380 Ms. W. LICHANO NGULLIE A527 Ms. A. PFOZA ACHUMI K332 Ms. KENEIVIÜ RHATSU C199 Ms. NEIVOTSUNUO ZUYIE C232 Ms. KOUYIEVINUO NOELINE C213 Ms. TOLINO V. ZHIMOMI A308 Ms. MHASIRIENUO BEIO A151 Ms. SUKUMBENI T. KIKON J127 Ms. RENEMSONGLA AIER A353 Ms. LIPOKPENLA PONGENER E304 Ms. BENRILO OVUNG A224 Mr. KEVIPHRELIE TSOLO C314 Mr. TIAMEREN E436 SOCIAL SCIENCE (BT-WAITING LIST) Name of Candidate Roll No. Ms. KEYININGLE NDANG G088 Ms. INGANGDAILIE G197 Ms. DAUDAU HEGUI G244 Ms. AHUNGLE DAILIAMCHAME G152 Mr. KEBABE G116 Mr. NUKHOSA CHÜZHO H104 Mr. IHOILUNG CHUILO G183 Mr. IKETETLUNG G278 Ms. TSHELHI-Ü H387 Ms. ZHOTALU H200 Mr. SHEKUVO VESE H369 Mr. KEZUWE WETSAH H243 Mr. VEKEDU RESU H248 Mr. RUCHU H174 Mr. NOPELESU Y. CHANG I510 Mr. IMTIHOPONG I333 Mr. MANLIP KONYAK F370 Mr. L. YANLUBA YIMCHUNGER I117 Mr. S. KUMTSU I438 Ms. SUHDILA SANGTAM I233 Ms. L. NAROLA CHANG I148 Ms. CHEMLILA SANGTAM I517 Ms. C. THERILA SANGTAM I392 Ms. M. NASEN MOUNG I274 Ms. NEIKHROTSO-U H354 Mr. LUOVISIE H333 Ms. CHIRHOLA POCHURY H157 Mr. E. YANGANG KONYAK F396 Mr. G. TEMJAI F026 Mr. E. LIHWANG F115 Ms. NAONG MONYU I328 Mr. WEKHROPE AKAMI H361 Mr. C. ANGTONG KONYAK F376 Ms. HENSHU AEIHLY D025 Mr. MUKAMCHIM YIMCHUNGER I309 Mr. SAO VENUH H258 Mr. YONGLONG KONYAK F056 Ms. MARTHA W. F393 Ms. T. MANEY F045 Mr. NASET N. CHANG I298 Ms. CHANGSONLA CHANG I316 Ms. VETSU ZOLU H113 Mr. KEZAIYILUNG G194 TENyIDIE-WAITING LIST Name of Candidate Roll No. Ms. VIRHITUONUO PIENYU C532 Ms. KHRIEKESANUO KIRE C525 Ms. THEJANGUNUO MERE C534 Ms. KENEIZETUONUO C548 Ms. KHRIELHOUVONUO C547 ENGLISH (GENERAL-WAITING LIST) Name of Candidate Roll No. Ms. TIAWAPANGLA C458 Ms. KHRIESI ZHASA C425 Ms. NOKEHIENU SOLEHO C462 Mr. AMI KHING C503 Ms. SANGTINARO E689 Ms. ASHING MAGH C502 Ms. GHOVILI SEMA A693 Ms. AMONGLA WALLING E685 Ms. CHRISTY TSOPOE A678 Ms. BANUO RÜPREO A681 Ms. TEMJENSANGLA JAMIR E660 Ms. IMTISONGLA IMLITEMJEN E667 Ms. RENCHANO LOTHA J652 Mr. N. NONGOTHUNG OVUNG J683 Ms. SULANBENI ODYUO J621 Ms. HONIKALI LOHE K385 Ms. ROSSY KIHO K351 Ms. KIVINTOLI H YEPTHO K382 ENGLISH (BT-WAITING LIST) Name of Candidate Roll No. Ms. KIMTHAILIU PANMEI G368 Ms. GWESY MICHUING G324 Mr. WETO LOSOU H570 Mr. SHEVOTO VEZUH H604 Ms. NEITINLAM G328 Ms. AREN KONYAK T. F442 Ms. CHUMEI BOLEM F489 Mr. C. WUNGLEI PHOM D170 Ms. L. LANGMEI CHUNGDOK D162 SCIENCE (WAITING LIST) Name of Candidate Roll No. Ms. TEMJENMENLA IMCHEN A087 Mr. TALIMOA PONGENER A036 Mr. KEYIPEU GONG G008 Mr. IMLITEMJEN A069 Ms. TIAJUNGLA JAMIR A001 Ms. DANE SHUPAO H047 Mr. TEMJENMENBA E094 Mr. AKETO CHISHO A041 H003 Ms. RÜKUTALÜ Ms. MERANGKALA WALLING A003 Mr. TSUENSHILU JAMIR E092 Ms. TSUTALU VERO H052 Ms. WATISEMLA IMCHEN E105 Ms. NUNGSHITULA E017 Ms. KUNGSILIU G006 Ms. IMSANGLA LONGCHAR A007 Ms. SONILE THYÜG C050 Mr. KERANGAULUNG NDANG G010 Ms. SENLE APON C046 Ms. NAROJUNGLA JAMIR E065 Mr. TSHEKEDU CHIRHAH H007 Ms. ARENNARO A100 Mr. IMSUSOSANG LONGKUMER A026 Mr. MHATHOHU MEDEO H030 Ms. INAKALI V. YEPTHO A060 Mr. RENCHANTHUNG V. LOTHA A044 Ms. RHOZHI POJAR H024 Mr. NARAYAN E082 Mr. TEMJENSUBA LONGKUMER E020 Mr. LIMITSA S. SANGTAM I015

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Australia beat New Zealand in first ever day-night Test

ADeLAIDe, NOvember 29 (reuters): Paceman Peter Siddle struck the final runs under the Adelaide Oval floodlights to seal a series-winning victory against New Zealand after Australia all but collapsed late on day three of the third and final Test. Reduced to 185-7 in pursuit of a victory target of 187, Siddle pushed two runs past point and his injured batting partner Mitchell Starc hobbled up and down the pitch with a broken foot to complete the three-wicket win. Batsman Shaun Marsh had earlier fallen just short of a half-century but his 49 anchored important stands with Adam Voges and his younger brother Mitchell in cricket's inaugural daynight Test. Australia wrapped up the series 2-0, ending New Zealand's run of seven consecutive series without loss dating back to 2013. Fired by a five-wicket haul by swing specialist Trent Boult, New Zealand mowed through the top order to leave the hosts 115-4 shortly after the dinner-break. Their bowl-

Sunil Narine suspended for illegal action

ers returned to capture late wickets and turn what should have been a procession into a cliff-hanger. The 187-run target ultimately proved too little to defend and Siddle's inelegant shot to seal the win sparked a thunderous roar

from the crowd of 33,923. Paceman and man-ofthe-match Josh Hazlewood was vital for Australia, capturing a career-best 6-70 in the absence of injured spearhead Mitchell Starc to limit New Zealand to 208 in the third innings.

Boult dismissed Voges for 28 straight after the dinner-break but all-rounder Mitchell Marsh joined his older brother at the crease and compiled a brisk 28 to push Australia within 26 runs of their target. Mitchell Marsh bashed

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, Music Task Force and State Lotteries, Khriehu Liezietsu with elders from his constituency, 10th N/A-I A/C visiting the Amur Falcon roosting site at Pangti village in Wokha on November 17 and 18.

Christ King Church Kohima Village celebrated the Feast of Christ the King on November 22. A solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Peter Salew and concelebrated by priests from Don Bosco Hr. Sec School, Kohima and Christ King Church. On the day, 51 children received the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time. Catechists Day was also observed the same day, where priests and nuns were honoured.

Record for goal-king Jamie Vardy as Leicester hold Manchester United

Swachh Bharat Mission brand ambassador for Mokokchung and Mon districts, Supongmeren Jamir, addressing public of Changtongya Town under Mokokchung district during the launching was the performance and I ceremony of “Clean Changtongya” as part of Swachh Bharat Mission, on November 26.

Manchester United's Matteo Darmian and Leicester's Jamie Vardy. (Reuters)

LONDON, NOvember 29 (reuters): The West Indian spinner Sunil Narine, the world's top-ranked bowler in both forms of limited-overs cricket, has been suspended from bowling in internationals after his action was ruled to be illegal. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement on Sunday that an independent assessment found his bowling action was illegal because his elbow extended beyond the maximum limit of 15 degrees. The ICC said the suspension would take place with immediate effect but Narine could reapply for a re-assessment after modifying his action. The 27-year-old Narine is currently rated as the number one bowler in the ICC's rankings for 50-over OneDay Internationals and Twenty20s. His action was reported to the ICC earlier this month during the ODI series against Sri Lanka, a series marking his return to international cricket after more than a year when he was first reported during the 2014 Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

a six over the head of spinbowling all-rounder Mitch Santner but was out swiping at the next delivery, the skied top-edge well-caught by a scrambling Kane Williamson. The final runs trickled rather than gushed and Shaun Marsh grew jumpy as victory and his 50 approached. His tentative push at Boult ended in the safe hands of Ross Taylor in the slips leaving Australia 11 runs short of their total. Wicketkeeper Peter Nevill then fell for 10 to leave Australia two runs short of the victory with three wickets in hand. The match was won earlier in the day, however, when Hazlewood took three wickets to restrict New Zealand to 92 runs on top of their overnight total of 116-5. Hazlewood struck with the ninth ball of the day to remove wicketkeeper BJ Watling for seven and had Mark Craig nick behind for 15. He later wrapped up New Zealand's innings by bowling Boult for five, with Mitchell Marsh capturing 3-59.

LONDON, NOvember 29 (reuters): Jamie Vardy wrote his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the first player to score in 11 successive Premier League matches as his Leicester City team drew 1-1 with Manchester United at the King Power Stadium. The England striker, who began his run against Bournemouth on Aug. 29 and has now netted 13 times in 11 games, struck an angled shot in the 24th minute to eclipse the mark established by United's Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2003.

Vardy is now one match away from equalling the all-time English top-flight consecutive scoring run of 12 matches set by Sheffield United's Irish forward Jimmy Dunne in Division One in 1931-32. Although Vardy took his goal tally for the season to 14, Leicester were knocked off top spot as Bastian Schweinsteiger's header at the end of the first half secured a point for United. Leicester are now second after Manchester City returned to the top on goal difference by beating Southampton 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Kevin De Bruyne, Fabi-

an Delph and Aleksandar Kolarov were on target for the 2012 and 2014 champions while Shane Long replied for Southampton. Manchester City and Leicester have 29 points from 14 matches with United third on 28. Arsenal, who visit Norwich City on Sunday, are fourth with 26 while Tottenham Hotspur, who host champions Chelsea the same day, are fifth on 24. Vardy, who was playing minor-league football for Fleetwood Town only three years ago, told Sky Sports: "I am obviously delighted but the main thing

think we put in a very good shift today". Asked about the buildup to the match he said: "If I'd let it get to me it would affect my performance so I have just been keeping my head down. "It was another game we wanted to get three points from but I think a draw was probably a fair result." Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri was more upbeat, saying: "We had two objectives today, to win the match and to help Jamie, but we took one point which is okay for us and Jamie broke the record. "It is an incredible achievement. This fantastic man is not only the record scorer but he works so hard." United manager Louis van Gaal said he took skipper Wayne Rooney off in the second half because he had a slight injury but added that he was disappointed with his team's attacking play. "I had the feeling that we could have won this game," said the Dutchman, "but I also have a bad feeling. I told my players these are the kind of matches you have to win if you are going to be champions." Crystal Palace were on fire up front at Selhurst Park, moving up to sixth place on 22 points as manager Alan Pardew saw his team thrash his old Newcastle United side 5-1 after the visitors scored first but ended up back in the relegation zone. Second from bottom Newcastle have 10 points, the same as Bournemouth who staged a dramatic comeback to draw 3-3 with Everton having trailed 2-0.

The Garos of Nagaland celebrated the post harvest festival, Wangala on November 21 at Erabill village, LP School Ground, Dimapur. The festival, organized by Garo Students’ Union Nagaland Zone and Nagaland Garo Tribal Council, was attended by around 1500 Garos from all over Dimapur and Kohima districts.

ATMA Zunheboto went on tour to Sugarcane Research Station Boralikson Golaghat Assam. The team also visited Kaziranga National Park so as to create an awareness of preserving natural resources. The tour was led by Dy. P.D Tokato Zhimomi, Dy. P.D Avitoli K. Yeptho and Livika Zhimomi BTM Satakha Block, accompanied by 23 farmers from 6 blocks of Zunheboto District.

Britain win Davis Cup as Murray defeats Goffin

GHeNt, beLGIum, NOvember 29 (reuters): Andy Murray sealed Britain's first Davis Cup title for 79 years with a brilliant 6-3 7-5 6-3 defeat of Belgium's David Goffin in a fever-pitch atmosphere at Ghent's Flanders Expo on Sunday. With hundreds of British fans decked out in union flags and saltires roaring on the Scot and thousands of baying Belgians urging on Goffin, Murray's nerve held firm to subdue an inspired opponent and give the visitors a winning 3-1 lead. Murray was forced to play some of his best tennis against an opponent who refused to buckle, but he would not be denied as he led his country to a first title since 1936. He wobbled briefly when he dropped

Great Britain's Andy Murray celebrates after beating Belgium's David Goffin to win the Davis Cup. (Reuters)

serve early in the third set but the world number two responded to move 5-3 ahead. He finished the

job in spectacular fashMurray was immediion, hoisting a lob over the ately swamped by his team stranded Goffin before col- mates, captain Leon Smith lapsing on to the court. and the support staff and

was hoisted shoulder high on the court before saluting the dancing British fans. "It's been an incredible few years," an emotional Murray said on court. "I can't believe we did it, I never thought we would. I play my best tennis when I play for my country. "The atmosphere was phenomenal. I imagine we'll have a party tonight." The 28-year-old Scot became the first man to win three live rubbers in a Davis Cup final since American Pete Sampras in 1995, taking his record in this year's competition to 11-0. Britain's first title since 1936 takes their tally to 10. Belgium began the day needing to win both the reverse singles if they were to pull off a remarkable comeback and win the 115-year-old team event for the first time.

The Kiphire Town Baptist Lithro (KTBL) BYE Golden Jubilee memorial building (commercialcum-office and youth pastor’s residence) was dedicated on November 21 by S. Chopongkyu Anar, Pastor, KTBL.

The youth of ADC colony, Medziphema Town repair the colony road under the supervision of N Kihovi Kiba, chairman, Ward-6 Medziphema Town.

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HORNBILL FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN Inaugural function on Dec 1

The inaugural function of the 16th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland will commence from 10:00 onwards at Naga Heritage Village on December 1. Nagaland governor PB Acharya will be the chief guest while Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation will be the guest of honour. Chief minister TR Zeliang will be the chief host while parliamentary secretary for tourism C. Apok Jamir will be the host. Y. Phonlong, Angh of Longchang Village, Mon will pronounce traditional blessing. The inaugural celebrations will feature “Unity” (Sky Entertainment). While welcoming the chief guest to the inaugural function, all the cultural troupes are to line up on both sides from the main gate to the VVIP rostrum. All the troupes are to yell and yodel followed by beating of logdrums in their respective Morungs.

NAAME’s adventure activities

Intolerance controversy Priyanka Chopra gives a befitting reply to Aamir Khan’s haters

NAAME’s adventure activities featuring Ziplining, Burma Bridge, Water Zorbing, Trampoline, Monkey crawling, river crossing, tent pitching, rappling, land zorbing and Sumo fight will commence on December 1, 12:00 noon at Kisama under the aegis of Nagaland Association for Adventure, Mountaineering & Education (NAAME). This event will continue till December 10.

ollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been going through a real hard time these days. All thanks to the much hyped intolerance controversy. During a recent media event, the ‘PK’ star sparked up controversy over his remarks on intolerance. The actor mentioned about his feeling of being insecure in the country and how his wife even thought of leaving India. His controversial statement received a huge backlash from the entire country, moreover his fellow stars like Anupam Kher, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal and sever others also took a sharp dig at him. However, there have been some B-town celebs as well who came out in support of Aamir like Hrithik Roshan, Farha Khan, Aparna Sen etc. While the entire Bollywood was seen divided into two parts over Aamir’s controversy, the most befitting reply to this entire hullabaloo came from Priyanka Chopra. During a media event for her upcoming film ‘Bajirao Mastani’, Priyanka opened up on the entire issue and that too on a global level. PeeCee stated, “I don’t think intolerance is about me as an actor or you as a journalist but I think as a world look at what is happening all around. There have been countless wars everywhere and I am gonna name Paris, Syria, Lebanon even Mumbai. Just for one second sit down and look around the world don’t you think everything is intolerant? We are a globe! We as a people have become like that”. Infact the ‘Quantico’ actress also came out in support of Aamir Khan and said, “Don’t use your anonymity on social media and blast anyone, just sit down at your home and think what you are doing! Look what we have made of this country. Our ancestors have fought years and years to achieve democracy, freedom of speech, language, opinion. We are dividing ourselves”. Well, amidst tons of things written and said about Aamir’s intolerance controversy, Priyanka’s statement over the issue indeed proves on how classy she is be it in skills or opinions. She’ll soon be seen on silver screen with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’, to be released on December 18, also starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.

Miss Nagaland 2015

Miss Nagaland 2015 under the aegis of Beauty & Aesthetics Society of Nagaland (BASN) will take place on December 9 at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma. It will start from 5:00 pm onwards.

Naga chilli eating competition

The crowd puller Naga chilli eating competition will be held on December 10 at Kisama by 2:00 pm. Sponsored by horticulture department, it will be managed by XL Nagaland.

ABBA tribute band to perform in Kohima on Dec 2

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he State capital is all set to host the Hornbill International Music Festival 2015, which starts on December 1. This year’s headliner for the music festival is the German legends and power metal kings Helloween, which will stage live on December 7 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Hockey Ground, Kohima, the same venue where Smokie performed last year during the Hornbill Festival. Before the German band arrives, Arrival from Sweden, the official tribute band of ABBA, will sing to the Naga audience on December 2 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Hockey Ground. The band is scheduled to arrive Nagaland on December 1. Upon their arrival in Kohima, a press conference will be held on December 1, 6:00 pm at Hotel Blue Bayou. Arrival from Sweden is one of the world’s most popular and best-selling ABBA show bands since their start in 1995. They have toured over 35 nations and appeared on TV and radio shows all over the world. This 12-piece band (including many original members of ABBA’s band) will take one back to the ‘70s as they re-create the appearance of the original stars that defined pop music. Authentic costumes, entrancing dance numbers, impeccable harmonies all come together to create the ABBA experience, live on stage here in Kohima. Arrival from Sweden was founded in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden by Vicky Zetterberg. On stage, she takes on the role of Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida) and her vocal partner, six-foot tall blonde Jenny Gustafsson taking on the role of Agnetha Faltskog. The group’s tongue-in-cheek retrospect of ABBA includes the four main

band members, plus six side musicians, three female back-up singers. The group transports the audience back through the years while singing and dancing all of the ABBA favorites like Fernando, SOS, Mamma Mia, and Waterloo. The show will begin at 5 pm. Along with Arrival, Colored Keys, Mengu Suokhrie and Viriezhünuo Solo will also share the stage. The Hornbill International Music Festival 2015 will commence on December 1 at 5:00 pm. The performing bands on the first night are Joshua & The Note Ninjas, Cadence, Infuse, Purple Fusion and other local artistes. The entry for December 1 is free of cost. The sale of tickets for Helloween and ABBA shows has already begun in Dimapur and Kohima. The ticket outlets in Dimapur are Crescendo, Notun Basti junction and Furtados, Bank Colony. While the ticket outlets in Kohima are Vuto Motors, New Secretariat Road, High School Ground, Kohima, Trap, New Secretariat Road, Siscom, PR Hill, Crystal Plants, Themezie, Big Bite, Jail Colony, Brewberry’s, Themezie. Tickets also can be availed at the venue at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Hockey Ground, Kohima. For those who have booked tickets online, they may avail it from the ticket redemption centres arranged at Vuto Motors, High School road, Kohima and the venue at IG Stadium, Kohima. The ticket redemption centre at High School Ground has been shifted to the venue. With the start of the sale of tickets, the organizers have informed everyone to grab their ticket at the earliest, owing to the rush in ticket booking. The gate at the venue will be open by 2:00 pm, so one may arrive early and enjoy the delicacies arranged at the Food Court.

Adele’s ‘hot’ new bodyguard, is causing a stir online

e’s responsible for keeping pop star Adele safe. But the British singer’s ‘hot’ new bodyguard Peter Van der Veen has caused a dangerous spike in heartbeats across social media for his arresting good looks. The Dutchman’s chiseled jaw, shaved head, striking blue-eyes and macho profile has lit-

erally sent sections of the internet into a tizzy. Images of him dressed in a black suit and open collar black shirt are lighting up social media feeds worldwide - even though he is supposed to be firmly in the background. In a series of flirtatious tweets directed at him from admiring fans, Adele’s bodyguard has become the source

of many ‘hellos’. It started after fashion blogger Bryanboy pointed out that he was quite good looking. @ bryanboy tweeted: ‘Hello adele’s bodyguard, it’s me.’ The reaction to the bodyguard is reminiscent of the attention that convicted felon Jeremy Meeks’ sparked after Stockton police released his mugshot on Facebook last year and hoards of adoring women turned the air blue with their comments on his good looks. However, it’s certainly not the first time that Van der Veen has been in the spotlight. He used to be Lady Gaga’s bodyguard and has also worked with Iggy Azalea. And, it turns out that Van der Veen is a man of many talents. He provided vocals for Gaga when the pop star needed a robotic-sounding voice on her track Government Hooker. He is also on the books of a personal protection agency - so he knows how to handle himself. And the former bodybuilder was crowned Mr Europe in 2005. Some have even crudely suggested that he is a vast improvement on Adele’s last bodyguard who had, some say, very ‘different’ looks. Adele, is riding high after selling three million copies of her new album ‘25’ in less than a week. But Twitter user Vipra @Vipra summed it up best. She tweeted: ‘Adele is breaking records all over but there is a section of people keeping an eye on her bodyguard coz he’s kinda hot.’

Angelina & I wanted to have ‘Zoolander 2’ Breaks Record for 12 children, reveals Brad Pitt Most Watched Comedy Trailer

oolander 2 is still months away from hitting cinemas, but it’s already broken a record thanks to its trailer. The comedy, starring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, is released on February 2nd, but fans have been viewing its trailer so much that it made the record books. According to studio Paramount, the Zoolander 2 trailer is now “the most successful comedy trailer launch of all time”, having been viewed over 52.2 million times. The twoand-a-half minute clip was released on November 18th and even including a glimpse of Justin Bieber, who will cameo in the film. The comedy reunites Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson as Derek Zoolander and Hansel McDonald, two ridiculously good-looking

models, who are now older and no longer in demand. The film also features Will Ferrell, Penélope Cruz and Kristen Wiig. But the trailer’s launch wasn’t without controversy, thanks to Benedict Cumberbatch’s character. Cumberbatch plays an androgynous model named Ali in the film, but some LGBT activists have labelled the portrayal ‘a ‘cartoonish mockery’ of trans-

gender, androgyne and non-binary individuals’. A online petition called for the film to be boycotted and it has so far received nearly 15,000 signatures. ‘Cumberbatch’s character is clearly portrayed as an over-the-top, cartoonish mockery of androgyne/ trans/non-binary individuals,’ the petition reads. ‘This is the modern equivalent of using blackface to represent a minority.’

Coldplay fan Obama to appear on band’s track

t’s a gift no one wants to say no to but sometimes you have to. Hollywood star Brad Pitt says he and his wife Angelina Jolie were keen to have 12 children together but stopped at six because their family life is already chaotic. The couple already have their hands tied up with their busy careers and caring for their kids Maddox, 14, Pax, 11, Zahara, 10, Shiloh, nine, and seven-yearold twins Knox and Vivienne, but the hunk has admitted they were initially planning to add another six little ones to their brood, reported Female First. “Listen, Angie and I were aiming for a dozen [children], but we crapped out after six.” It may be just as well as the 51-year-old actor has revealed their family life can be “total chaos” at times. He explained, “It’s a lot of love, a lot of fighting, a lot of refereeing; a lot of teeth-brushing and spilling... Chaos, total chaos. But so much fun.”

s President Barack Obama is all set to features on Coldplay’s new song. Obama’s decision to let the British rockers feature him on the track has been a surprising one. The recording comes from Obama singing at the funeral of Charleston shooting victim Clementa C Pinckney earlier this year (15). “We have a tiny clip of the president singing Amazing Grace at that church,” Martin said, according to The Sun online. “Because of the historical

significance of what he did and also that that song being about, ‘I’m lost but now I’m found’,” he added. The White House grant-

ed special permission for the clip to be used on the single “A Head Full of Dreams”, which is due out later this week.

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Shuttler Sindhu claims Macau Open hat-trick

Macau, NoveMber 29 (IaNS): Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu overcame Japanese Minatsu Mitani 21-9, 21-23, 21-14 to complete a hat-trick of Macau Open Grand Prix Gold women's singles title at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion here on Sunday. In the final of the $120,000 event, fifth seeded Sindhu took an hour and six minutes to fend off sixth seeded MiC M Y K

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natsu's challenge. With this win, the Hyderabadi also levelled the career headto-head record to one-all. Double World Championship bronze medallist Sindhu was in her elements from the beginning as she raced to a 5-1 lead that increased to 11-4 and later 16-5. Finally, the 20-yearold won 21-9. World No.18 Minatsu came determined in the

second game as she took the control even though world No.12 Sindhu pulled things back for a 7-4 advantage. Minatsu improved her game and came out with couple of winners to hold the 11-9 lead at the break. Even though Sindhu was not far behind -- equalising at 16-16 but Minatsu had the better game as she prevailed 23-21 in a seesaw battle. In the decider, Sindhu got her acts together, mixing with caution and aggression. She unleashed an array delightful strokes to run away with the 9-3 lead that went up to 11-7 at the change of ends. Then the 20-year-old Indian bagged three consecutive points that enhanced her advantage to seven points. Minatsu was average on line judgments that cost her the next couple of points and it allowed Sindhu to build up the lead. Even though the Japanese battled hard to save three match points, it was a matter of formality for Sindhu, who pocketed the third game 21-14 and with this, the match.

Nico Rosberg wins seasonclosing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

abu DHabI, NoveMber 29 (aFP): Nico Rosberg ended his 2015 season in triumph on Sunday when he completed a hattrick of victories in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes team-mate and world champion Lewis Hamilton. The 30-year-old German, who has produced remarkable dominant form since seeing Hamilton secure his third drivers' title at last month's United States Grand Prix, made a perfect start from his sixth successive pole position and, pitstops apart, was in control all the way. Rosberg was celebrating his sixth win of the year and the 14th of his career. It was his first success at the Yas Marina circuit where Hamilton beat him in 2014 to take his second title. Hamilton won 10 races this year, but on Sunday was unable to rediscover the form that carried him to the championship despite pushing hard through the middle and latter stages of the race. Finn Kimi Raikkonen

Fury beats Klitschko to become champ

Tyson Fury in action against Wladimir Klitschko during the fight (Reuters)

DueSSeLDorF, NoveMber 29 (reuterS): Underdog Tyson Fury caused a huge boxing upset on Saturday, stunning Wladimir Klitschko with a points victory to snatch the champion's four titles and become the first Briton to hold a world heavyweight crown since 2011. Undefeated Fury, who improved his record to 25-0 and now has the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts, was never troubled by the 39-year-old Ukrainian who suffered his first loss in 11 years and has already demanded a rematch. "He's been a great champion, but every good dog has its day," challenger Fury told a 50,000 crowd

at Duesseldorf's Esprit Arena. "Tonight is that start of a new era. I will be the most charismatic champion since Muhammad Ali," he said before serenading his wife in the crowd with a song by American band Aerosmith. "I worked for six months for this in the gym, it's a dream come true," Fury said while draped in his new world title belts and unable to hold back the tears. The fight, postponed once due to a Klitschko injury, almost did not take place with Fury's team complaining earlier on Saturday over the thick ring canvas that they claimed limited his movement. Modifications were made

and Fury, quick, despite his 2.06 metres, was better from the start, showing no problems with the new canvas. He kept landing leftright combinations with Klitschko, not used to fighting taller men than him, struggling with Fury's reach. Klitschko managed to get close with a few good left jabs in the second round but Fury landed a powerful right, pushing the Ukrainian back. Fury, constantly changing between southpaw and orthodox stance, kept chipping away at Klitschko's defences with his combinations and by the eighth round the champion was bleeding from a cheek wound. Fury, who shed 32 kilos in five

months to get in shape for the fight, landed a bruising left uppercut in the ninth that wounded Klitschko's right eye. Sensing the titles slipping away, Klitschko threw everything he had in the final round in search for a knockout but ended up losing on all three of the judges' scorecards, putting an end to his winning run that stretched back to 2004. "Tyson really stepped on the gas," said a disappointed Klitschko, fighting in front of a home crowd with his base in Germany. "I was missing my speed today and I struggled with his reach. "I knew I was behind and had to land the punches. I tried but it did not work."

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FC Goa enter ISL semis with 5-1 win over Kerala Capt Kenguruse Memorial

Mercedes' Nico Rosberg celebrates after winning the race Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Hoch Zwei Livepic

finished third ahead of his Ferrari team-mate, fourtime former champion Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez of Force India. Daniel Ricciardo was sixth for Red Bull ahead of Nico

Hulkenberg in the second Force India, Felipe Massa of Williams, Romain Grosjean who marked his last race for Lotus with a surge to ninth and Daniil Kvyat in the second Red Bull.

GuwaHatI, NoveMber 29 (IaNS): FC Goa's Brazilian striker Reinaldo struck a hat-trick in a 5-1 mauling of Kerala Blasters here on Sunday to confirm their place in the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals. Pulga put the Blasters ahead in the second minute of action. Midfielder Joffre equalised 10 minutes later. Goa went 2-1 up in the 29th through Reinaldo who extended the margin on the 50th and the 61st at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here. Goa jumped to the second spot with 22 points from 13 matches after the win. Bottom-placed Kerala Blasters remained stuck on 12 points from as many matches and they are completely out of the reckoning for qualification. The Blasters made three changes to their side. Goalkeeper Stephen Bywater

replaced Sandip Nandi, defender Peter Carvalho comes in for Joao Coimbra while forward Mohammed Rafi came in for midfielder Mehtab Hossain. FC Goa have made just the two changes to their starting eleven. Foward Joffre replaced Dudu Omagbemi and defender Debabrata Roy was named in place of Raju Gaikwad. Blasters went ahead virtually as soon as the match began. Spaniard Pulga was involved in a nice buildup play to the goal before finishing the move with a volley at the near post in the 2nd minute. But they couldn't hold on to their lead and conceded just 10 minutes later. A cross from the right flank saw Brazilian striker Reinaldo lay the ball for an onrushing and unmarked Joffre who slotted home to score his first goal

of the tournament. Goa then seized momentum with their second goal in the 29th minute. Reinaldo finished off with a deft left foot placement a superb interchange of passes also involving Brazilian Leo Moura and left winger Mandar Dessai. Blasters went into the break preserving their lead but also received a huge lift when their opponents were reduced to 10 men. Midfielder Josu's needless charge towards Joffre earned him straight red card. Josu was fighting for the ball with Joffre, both men pushing and shoving each other when he punched Joffre on the chest to earn the eviction. The home side needed to galvanise themselves after the break being a goal and a man down. But instead conceded a third that virtually killed the contest.

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DGP XI Vs Naga FC in final Our Correspondent Kohima | November 29

The final of the Capt. Kenguruse, MVC All Nagaland Memorial Football tournament will take place on November 30 at the Kohima Local Ground. The match will start at 12:45 pm. Entry to the venue will be free of charge. The tournament has been organised by the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) under the aegis of the 3 Corps. Chief minister, TR Zeliang would grace the closing function as the chief guest while the Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt. Gen. HJS Sachdev, AVSM, SM (DGAR) will be the guest

of honour. Neiselie, father of the late Capt. Kenguruse will also attend the event. The champion will win a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000, while the runners-up will be awarded Rs. 70,000. The losing semi-finalists will get Rs. 40,000 each. Rs. 2 lakh has also been set aside for individual prizes. The Assam Rifles has organised the tournament to keep alive the memory of the late Capt. Kenguruse and his brave deeds in battle. According to the AR, it is envisaged to become a premier sporting event of the state aimed at fusing “the indomitable Naga spirit” with the passion of youth for football; at the same time providing an avenue to the young sporting talent of the state to rise as professional footballers.

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Barcelona's rampant strikers sink Sociedad

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barceLoNa, NoveMber 29 (reuterS): A Neymar double, a spectacular volley from Luis Suarez and a goal for Lionel Messi saw top of the table Barcelona's unstoppable strike force sweep aside Real Sociedad 4-0 in La Liga on Saturday. An early goal from the in-form Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory over Espanyol that keeps them four points behind Barca while Celta Vigo are behind Real Madrid on goal difference in fourth after a late Nolito goal gave them a 2-1 win at home to Sporting Gijon. Substitute Carlos Castro drew Sporting level after Fabian Orellana's opener, but in a stroke of fortune five minutes from time, a clearance from keeper Ivan Cuellar rebounded off Nolito and into the goal. Barca have 33 points from 13 games with Atletico Madrid on 29. Real, who were hammered 4-0 by Barca last weekend and are now nine points off the pace, play Eibar on Sunday. Elsewhere, Deportivo La Coruna moved fifth with a 2-0 win over Las Palmas and Malaga drew 2-2 with Granada. Neymar slotted home a Dani Alves cross after 22 minutes and Alves was

again the provider for Suarez who acrobatically beat Real keeper Geronimo Rulli before halftime to take his tally to 11 goals in seven games. La Liga's top scorer Neymar took his total to 14 this season as he knocked in a Jeremy Mathieu cross after 53 minutes and in injury time he set up Messi to score from close range. Astonishingly, the trio's latest performances meant that Messi, Neymar and

Suarez have so far scored 125 goals between them in all competitions for Barca over the calendar year. "Between them, they look for each other all the time and the objective is for them to be happy which happens when they score," Alves told reporters. Suarez could have put Barca ahead within three minutes as he went through on goal but Rulli got down well to block his shot and

the Real keeper had to be alert again to take the ball off the feet of Neymar, who tried to go around him. Andres Iniesta was close to scoring with a rare header from a Suarez cross but the ball came back off the left post. Alves crossed for Neymar to slam the ball into the roof of the net with his left foot and with Barca continuing to press, it was Alves again, having been

found by a raking pass from Iniesta, who sent a deep cross for Suarez to volley home. With Barca comfortably in charge and the Real defence stretched, Neymar notched his second before Messi scored in the final moments, having hit the crossbar with a strike from the edge of the area minutes earlier. Griezmann's goal earned a third straight league win for Atletico, who have now gone five games in all competitions without conceding a goal but a serious injury for Tiago Mendes was a big blow for the team. The Frenchman got in front of Enzo Roco and prodded in a pass from Oliver Torres with just three minutes gone. Griezmann's strike came on the back of his two goals that gave Atletico victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday. Atletico lost Tiago, who suffered a leg fracture after 33 minutes having attempted to tackle Marco Asensio, but remained in control and created chances to increase their lead in the second half with Diego Godin heading against a post and then, with just three minutes left, a Koke shot also striking the woodwork.

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